Scene of the Crime (1949)

In the shadowy corners of the crime-ridden city, Detective Mike Conovan finds himself embroiled in a personal and professional nightmare as he plunges headfirst into the chilling investigation of a fellow detective's murder. The victim's pockets brimming with a thousand dollars cash, a token indicative of moonlighting as a guard for a bookmaker, raises more questions than answers. Conovan's only leads, a mysterious fixer, a bookmaker and the latter's captivating striptease-dancer girlfriend, take him on a twisted journey through a maze of deceit and danger. As Conovan delves deeper into the murky underworld, he discovers an unsettling pattern. Bookmakers across the city are falling victim to relentless robberies, stirring up a tempest amongst the racket bosses who are suddenly bereft of their usual police protection. The detective finds himself navigating a labyrinth of blind alleys and double crosses, the very fabric of his world unravelling with each step he takes. Yet, the challenges Conovan faces are not confined to the gritty streets. His pursuit of justice is fraught with personal obstacles as well. His devoted wife, tormented by fear for his safety, implores him to step away from the case. Torn between his duty and his wife's escalating concerns, Conovan must wrestle with escalating trials and tribulations while relentlessly hunting for the elusive killer. "Scene of the Crime" (1949) is a riveting tale of intrigue and danger, where the personal and professional collide, and the line between friend and foe blurs in the shadowy world of crime.

Scene of the Crime is a crime movie featuring Van Johnson.

It is possible to buy Scene of the Crime on Amazon Video and Apple TV.