Question 1

What two novels served as sources for the film?

Accepted Answer

The film was based on the novel 'The Night Watch' by Thomas Walsh (serialized as 'The Killer Wore a Badge') and the novel 'Rafferty' by Bill S. Ballinger.

Question 2

Which actress made her first major film role in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Kim Novak made her first major film role in Pushover, receiving an 'and introducing' credit. She was 21 years old at the time.

Question 3

What movie advertised on the theater marquee also starred Philip Carey?

Accepted Answer

The movie advertised on the theater marquee, The Nebraskan (1953), starred Philip Carey and was also released by Columbia.

Question 4

Which opening shot was reused in Perry Mason episodes?

Accepted Answer

The film opens with an establishing shot of a freeway with Los Angeles City Hall in the background, which was also used in several Perry Mason (1957) episodes.

Question 5

Who plays the police detective that falls for the bank robber's girlfriend?

Accepted Answer

Fred MacMurray plays Paul Sheridan, the police detective who falls for the bank robber's girlfriend, Lona McLane, played by Kim Novak.

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