The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947)

Steve Morgan kills a man in a holdup and hitches a ride to Los Angeles with Fergie. At a gas station, they pick up two women. Encountering a roadblock, Morgan takes over and persuades the party to spend the night at an unoccupied beach house. The police close in as one by one, the others learn that Morgan is a killer.

Released Feb. 20, 1947 62 min None+

Genres: Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Thriller

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