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Step by Step

  • 1946
  • Approved
  • 1h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
580
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Myrna Dell, Lowell Gilmore, Anne Jeffreys, and Lawrence Tierney in Step by Step (1946)
Film NoirCrimeDramaMysteryRomanceThriller

Johnny, an ex-Marine, and Evelyn, a chance acquaintance, find themselves caught up in a plot involving Nazi spies in California.Johnny, an ex-Marine, and Evelyn, a chance acquaintance, find themselves caught up in a plot involving Nazi spies in California.Johnny, an ex-Marine, and Evelyn, a chance acquaintance, find themselves caught up in a plot involving Nazi spies in California.

  • Director
    • Phil Rosen
  • Writers
    • Stuart Palmer
    • George Callahan
  • Stars
    • Lawrence Tierney
    • Anne Jeffreys
    • Lowell Gilmore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    580
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Phil Rosen
    • Writers
      • Stuart Palmer
      • George Callahan
    • Stars
      • Lawrence Tierney
      • Anne Jeffreys
      • Lowell Gilmore
    • 21User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Lawrence Tierney
    Lawrence Tierney
    • Johnny Christopher
    Anne Jeffreys
    Anne Jeffreys
    • Evelyn Smith
    Lowell Gilmore
    Lowell Gilmore
    • Von Dorn
    Myrna Dell
    Myrna Dell
    • Gretchen
    Harry Harvey
    Harry Harvey
    • Senator Remmy
    Addison Richards
    Addison Richards
    • James Blackton
    Ray Walker
    Ray Walker
    • Agent Jorgensen
    Jason Robards Sr.
    Jason Robards Sr.
    • Bruckner
    • (as Jason Robards)
    George Cleveland
    George Cleveland
    • Captain Caleb Simpson
    Bonnie Blair
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Lee Bonnell
    • Police Sgt. Roth
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Clarke
    Robert Clarke
    • The Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Hal Craig
    • Vice-Admiral
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Dunn
    Ralph Dunn
    • Patrol Car Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Lee Elson
    • Judd
    • (uncredited)
    Don Evers
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Pat Flaherty
    Pat Flaherty
    • Motorcycle Cop #1
    • (uncredited)
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Woods
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Phil Rosen
    • Writers
      • Stuart Palmer
      • George Callahan
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    • Trivia
      Johnny Christopher (Lawrence Tierney) drives a 1941 Ford Station Wagon.
    • Goofs
      At one point after Johnny locks himself out of his car, he is seen leaning against the car door with his arm resting in the open driver's window. Clearly the windows are down.
    • Quotes

      Captain Caleb Simpson: [to Johnny and Evelyn at the motel] Just married, eh? Well, imagine that. I buried two wives myself. Eh, had to - they was dead you know. At different times, of course. I can give ya number thirteen if you don't think that's unlucky.

    User reviews21

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    7/10

    Step by Step

    Tune in early as swimwear clad Anne Jeffreys and Lawrence Tierney soak up some Sun before the sand hits the fan in this short n' sinster RKO drama where the two team-up to thwart a ship to shore criminal enterprise in what proves a pretty nifty little thriller. Best known as a good, bad guy (Dillinger), Larry's act here proves a not bad, good guy, you might even say charming, with his furry sidekick Bazooka, played by Rommy, issue of the famous Terry (Toto), proving man's best witness in love AND murder (Born to Kill). This one won't change your life but it'll keep you outta' trouble for 62 minutes (3/4).
    • StevenKeys
    • Jun 14, 2021
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1946 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Paso a paso
    • Filming locations
      • Sequit Point, Leo Carrillo State Beach - 35000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA(exterior beach scenes)
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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