Homicide (1949 film)

Homicide is a 1949 American crime drama film directed by Felix Jacoves and written by William Sackheim. The film stars Robert Douglas, Helen Westcott, Robert Alda, Monte Blue, Warren Douglas and John Harmon. The film was released by Warner Bros. on April 2, 1949.

Plot
Police Lt. Michael Landers suspects that a suicide at a local flop house is not what it appears to be. When his boss doesn't share his suspicions, Landers takes a leave of absence and travels to a desert spa town in order to investigate the death. At his hotel, he strikes up a romance with the pretty cigarette counter girl, Jo Ann.

Cast

 * Robert Douglas as Police Lt. Michael Landers
 * Helen Westcott as Jo Ann Rice
 * Robert Alda as Andy
 * Monte Blue as Sheriff George
 * Warren Douglas as Brad Clifton
 * John Harmon as Pete Kimmel
 * James Flavin as Det. Lt. Boylan
 * Fred Stromsoe Jr. as Bellboy

Reception
According to Warner Bros records the film earned $334,000 domestically and $172,000 foreign.