My friend had never seen the film before. He was suitably impressed with the "Sic Pro Optima" Eagle Lion Production.
John Alton's cinematography was incredible. Alfred Werker received screen credit, but most reliable sources indicated that Anthony Mann finished the movie or directed some significant sequences.
While the movie hosts numerous familiar faces, mostly character actors, it delivers despite the absence of a major star. This was a breakout role for Richard Basehart. Roy Roberts and Scott Brady also have prominent roles.
"He Walked By Night" is another one of those definitive film noir titles that wound up in the public domain when its copyright was not renewed.
Dan
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