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Step by Step

You can't use kid gloves on a killer... or a blonde!

1946•1h 2m•6.2/10

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Ratings

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6.2/10(13)

Marine veteran Johnny Christopher meets and is immediately drawn to beautiful Evelyn Smith one day on the beach. Evelyn's new job as secretary to a U.S. senator in California soon brings unexpected intrigue and trouble for her and Johnny. The machinations of a sinister group of Nazi spies lead to mysteries and mistaken identities, and the two soon find themselves framed for murder!

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Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

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

Sen. Remmy

Addison Richards

Addison Richards

James Blackton

Ray Walker

Ray Walker

Agt. Jorgensen

Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Bruckner

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

Capt. Caleb Simpson

Bonnie Blair

Nurse

Lee Bonnell

Lee Bonnell

Police Sgt. Roth

Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke

The Doctor

Hal Craig

Vice-Admiral

Ralph Dunn

Ralph Dunn

Patrol Car Cop

Lee Elson

Judd

Don Evers

Policeman

Pat Flaherty

Pat Flaherty

Motorcycle Cop #1

James Flavin

James Flavin

Woods

John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Police Capt. Edmonds

Tommy Noonan

Tommy Noonan

Counterman

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