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The Sleeping City (1950)

A young doctor taking a break from work is shot in the head, and the police can't find a clue even as to a possible motive. Inspector Al Gordon (John Alexander) decides that he has to put some men on duty at the hospital, and one of them is Fred Rowan (Richard Conte), a detective with experience as an army medic, masquerading as an intern. What Rowan finds is a high-pressure world in which interns are hopelessly squeezed for time, sleep, energy, and -- most of all -- money, and walk a fine line on the edge of personal and professional disaster.

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  • Mystery
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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Richard ConteRichard ConteFred Rowan
  • Photo of Coleen GrayColeen GrayAnn Sebastian
  • Photo of Richard TaberRichard Taber'Pop' Ware
  • Photo of John AlexanderJohn AlexanderInsp. Gordon
  • Photo of Peggy DowPeggy DowKathy Hall
  • Photo of Alex NicolAlex NicolDr. Steve Anderson
  • Photo of Carroll AshburnCarroll AshburnFamous Surgeon (uncredited)
  • Photo of Frank BaxterFrank BaxterInterne (uncredited)
  • Photo of Dort ClarkDort ClarkInterne (uncredited)
  • Photo of Mickey CochranMickey CochranPolice Det. Diamond (uncredited)

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