Time to Kill

Based On the book by Raymond Chandler

Time to Kill is a 1942 American mystery film directed by Herbert I. Leeds. It is the first screen adaptation of Raymond Chandler's novel The High Window, which was remade five years later as The Brasher Doubloon. The detective was changed from Philip Marlowe to Michael Shayne for this version, with Lloyd Nolan playing the part and Heather Angel in a rare turn as leading lady. It is also the final Michael Shayne film starring Lloyd Nolan made at Fox, who closed down their popular B movie unit which included Mr.

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Release date:

1942

Director:

Herbert I. Leeds

Cast:

Lloyd Nolan, Heather Angel, Doris Merrick, Ralph Byrd, Dick Lane

Genre:

Crime, Mystery, Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1942 in adaptations