Take One False Step(1949)
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Take One False Step Synopsis
Catherine Sykes disappears after a midnight drive with Professor Andrew Gentling . When she's presumed murdered, his friend Martha convinces him that he's a prime suspect and should investigate before he's arrested.
Take One False Step (1949) is a crime, drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Chester Erskine, released on August 14, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars William Powell, Shelley Winters, Marsha Hunt and Dorothy Hart. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Chester Erskine
- Writers:
- David Shaw, Chester Erskine, Irwin Shaw
- Producers:
- Chester Erskine
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Planer
- Composer:
- Walter Scharf
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Take One False Step Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Powell
as Andrew Gentling
Shelley Winters
as Catherine Sykes
Marsha Hunt
as Martha Wier
Dorothy Hart
as Helen Gentling
James Gleason
as Captain Gledhill
Felix Bressart
as Professor Morris Avrum
Art Baker
as Henry Pritchard
Sheldon Leonard
as Detective Pacciano
Howard Freeman
as Dr. Markheim
Houseley Stevenson
as Montgomery Thatcher
Paul Harvey
as Mr. Arnspiger
Francis Pierlot
as Dr. Herbert Watson
Key crew
Directed by Chester Erskine, written by David Shaw, Chester Erskine and Irwin Shaw, produced by Chester Erskine.
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Take One False Step Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 19 ratings.
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Take One False Step – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Take One False Step online?
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Take One False Step (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Take One False Step?
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The main cast of Take One False Step (1949) includes William Powell, Shelley Winters, Marsha Hunt, Dorothy Hart and James Gleason. The film was directed by Chester Erskine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Take One False Step released?
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Take One False Step was released on August 14, 1949 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Take One False Step worth watching?
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Take One False Step (1949) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.