Johnny Stool Pigeon (1949)
Director:
William Castle
Writers:
Henry Jordan (story), Robert L. Richards (screenplay)Stars:
Howard Duff, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea
In Johnny Stool Pigeon, the title character's name is really Johnny Evans (Dan Duryea). Evans is an imprisoned crook whose wife died as a result of a vicious narcotics ring. Federal agent Howard Duff works out a deal with Evans, who agrees to help the agent infiltrate the gang. After making connections up and down the West Coast, the gang is brought to heel by the combined efforts of Evans, the agent, and a reformed gun moll (Shelley Winters). Johnny Stool Pigeon was one of a group of intriguing Universal second features directed by future horror-film maestro William Castle between 1948 and 1951.
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Stool Pigeon Caper
This was a lot of fun to look at. I enjoyed the photography and plot.Thanks Zeus and Hera
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Dan Duryea does it again!
I am a fan of Dan Duryea. Great film! Super quality print! Well done Zeus!
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An oldie but a goodie
Yet again Zeus has professionally produced this black and white with superb visual and audio clarity. Tony Curtis, 24 years young at the time reveals his budding, glamorous potential to be a major super-star. A DVD to treasure and proudly show off to others. Thank you Zeus.
