Dangerous Passage (1944)

Dangerous Passage (1944)

„Dangerous Passage“ is a 1944 film noir drama film directed by William Berke froma a screenplay by Daniel Mainwaring.

Joe Beck leaves Central America so that he can return to Texas and collect a large inheritance, but he picks a dangerous ship on which to travel.
While living in Central America, Joe Beck receives word that his grandfather has passed away and left him $200,000. Beck prepares to travel to Galveston, Texas to claim his inheritance, with the important papers that he will need. When he is assaulted soon afterward, he changes plans and takes a ship leaving that night. Also on board is Nita, who herself seems to be in a hurry to leave port. Beck receives a number of veiled threats and warnings, and then is almost killed by an accident on deck. Beck soon realizes that he is facing two serious problems: an attempt to defraud him of his inheritance, and another plan to stop him from finding out what the ship’s crew is up to.

Cast:

• Robert Lowery – Joe Beck
• Phyllis Brooks – Nita Paxton
• Charles Arnt – Daniel Bergstrom
• Jack La Rue – Mike Zomano
• John Eldredge – Vaughn
• Victor Kilian – Buck Harris, 1st Mate
• Alec Craig – Dawson, Steward
• William Edmunds – Capt. Saul
• Kit Guard – Waiter
• Al Hill – Crewman
• Anton Northpole – Barfly
• Jack Tornek – Barfly
• Will Wright – Postal Clerk