I Was Framed

I Was Framed is a 1942 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman. According to Warner Bros records the film earned $159,000 domestically and $90,000 foreign.

Plot Investigative reporter Ken Marshall, who finds evidence implicating political boss Stuart Gaines, is framed for vehicular manslaughter despite the efforts of his editor Bob Leeds. He escapes from prison and, with the help of kindly doctor Phillip Black, starts a new life as a small town newspaperman with his wife Ruth and baby girl Penny. A few years later, Ken's prison cellmate Clubby Blake is released, blackmails Ken and then shoots him. The police arrive and shoot Blake. Ken recovers and is cleared when the corruptors who framed him confess.

Cast

+Uncredited (in order of appearance)Sol GorssMills, henchman assisting in framing Ken MarshallEddy Chandlerpoliceman who arrests Ken Marshall at fatal auto accidentEdward Hearnpoliceman who assists at Ken Marshall's auto accidentLee Powellpoliceman who assists at Ken Marshall's auto accidentHarry Strangpoliceman who assists at Ken Marshall's auto accidentFred Kelseyone of two drunken man at accident sceneHank Mannone of two drunken man at accident sceneHerbert Heywoodman on park bench near accident sceneBert Moorhousedistrict attorney prosecuting Ken MarshallJohn Hamiltonjudge imposing sentence on Ken MarshallJack Mowerprison guard overseeing Ken Marshall Frank Mayoprison guard overseeing Ken Marshall Joan Winfieldnurse assisting Dr. Black

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