Dangerous Crossing (1953)

A taut, twisty thriller

Here's a perfect example of what the studio system could do with a B-movie. Shot in a mere 19 days, utilizing previously built sets, made on a modest budget, this mystery at sea delivers the goods in far more than just workmanlike fashion.

Newlywed Ruth Bowman (the lovely Jeanne Crain) & her handsome new husband (a young Carl Betz) board ship for a honeymoon cruise after a whirlwind courtship & wedding. It's all too wonderful for Ruth ... until her husband disappears, and there's no evidence of him ever having boarded the ship. In fact, there's considerable doubt as to whether he ever existed at all!

Enter the handsome & caring ship's doctor (an elegant Michael Rennie), the only one on board who seems genuinely sympathetic to her plight. Of course, by this time Ruth's nerves are so rattled that she doesn't quite trust him ... but who else is there to trust? And then there's the matter of those mysterious phone calls --

I won't give away any more. This is a solid thriller, with not a wasted moment, swimming with atmosphere & enough red herrings to keep you guessing (wrongly) until the very end. This might have been just a B-movie, but the filmmakers & cast gave it their all -- and it shows. So settle down with a big bowl of popcorn & enjoy this old-fashioned treat! July 24, 2008

Dangerous Crossing

Dangerous Crossing is a little known and short Film Noir and carries itself well. The acting abilities of it's featured artists Jeanne Crain and Michael Rennie are believable and the actors who pull together to make sure Miss Crain's character seems to be going out of her mind do a superb job. Note the stewardess' who is helping her lover(the husband of Miss Crain), it is Kathryn Grant (future wife to Bing Crosby - 1957). It's well worth the viewing. July 4, 2008

NOT ONE OF JEANNE'S BEST

AS MUCH AS I HAVE LOVED MISS CRAIN FOR YEARS, THIS IS NOT ONE OF HER BETTER MOVIES. I HAD NEVER SEEN THIS ONE AND ORDERED IT SIGHT UNSEEN WHEN IT WENT ON SALE. IT'S VERY INTERESTING, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH BETTER AND ENDS A LITTLE QUICKLY. June 16, 2008

excellent suspense

This is an outstanding movie, a little gem. Filled with suspense and interest. A newly married woman boards a cruise ship with her husband and he immediately disappears. The ship's officials think she is delusional. Worth watching. May 31, 2008

Dangerous Crossing (Fox Film Noir)

This movie was bought as a gift. My stepfather requested it.
I have to say he is enjoying it. May 15, 2008

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