Step by Step (1946)
You can't use kid gloves on a killer... or a blonde!
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!
Director: Phil Rosen
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: August 23, 1946
Cast
- Lawrence Tierney - Johnny Christopher
- Anne Jeffreys - Evelyn Smith
- Lowell Gilmore - Von Dorn
- Myrna Dell - Gretchen
- Harry Harvey - Sen. Remmy
- Addison Richards - James Blackton
- Ray Walker - Agt. Jorgensen
- Jason Robards Sr. - Bruckner
- George Cleveland - Capt. Caleb Simpson
- Bonnie Blair - Nurse
Screenplay
- George Callahan (Story)
- Stuart Palmer
Music: Paul Sawtell
Cinematography: Frank Redman
Editing: Robert Swink
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Espionage and International Intrigue, Espionage and International Secrets, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Shadowy Figure and the Alleyway Clue, International Espionage and Action
Keywords
california, nazi, espionage, spy, u.s. marine, innocent suspect, wrongly accused
More Films by Director: Phil Rosen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Step by Step about?
- 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!
- Who directed Step by Step?
- Step by Step was directed by Phil Rosen.
- Who stars in Step by Step?
- Step by Step stars Lawrence Tierney, Anne Jeffreys, Lowell Gilmore, Myrna Dell, Harry Harvey, Addison Richards.
- How long is Step by Step?
- Step by Step has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Step by Step?
- Step by Step is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was Step by Step produced?
- Step by Step was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Step by Step?
- The themes of Step by Step include: Espionage and International Intrigue, Espionage and International Secrets, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Shadowy Figure and the Alleyway Clue, International Espionage and Action.