Identity Unknown (1945): Cast
Identity Unknown is a 1945 war drama directed by Walter Colmes, starring Bobby Driscoll as Toddy Loring, Dick Gordon and Harry Tyler. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Walter Colmes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Identity Unknown About?
The premise of Identity Unknown without spoilers.
A soldier survives a bombing that kills his three comrades. After recovering, he suffers from amnesia, and because the bodies were burned beyond recognition, the military cannot determine which of the four he is. He goes AWOL, tracking down each of the dead soldiers’ families in hopes of uncovering his own identity.
Identity Unknown Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- burned body
- hired hitman
- returning soldier
- downed pilot
- chicago gangster
- temporary amnesia
- war widow
- dead soldier
- bookie joint
- army air corps
- pet dog
- wager
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- auctioneer
- grief
- suspense mystery
- orphan
- family farm
- debt forgiven
- unmarried
- army captain
- good samaritan
- army hospital
- army psychiatrist
- truck
- suicide attempt
- aspiring doctor
- dinner date
- hospital patient
- architect
- romantic reunion
- babysitter
- iowa
- embezzlement
- cocktail party
- awol soldier
- farm auction
- u.s. army
- fingerprint identification
- young boy
- kiss
- west virginia
- connecticut
- wartime romance
- reference to fascism
- list of names
- drafting table
- co produced by director
- disabled veteran
- housemates
- family relationships
Identity Unknown Cast & Characters
Bobby Driscoll leads the cast as Toddy Loring, with Dick Gordon as Party Guest (uncredited) and Harry Tyler as Harry Parker. Directed by Walter Colmes; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Walter Colmes
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Bobby Driscoll as Toddy Loring - Dick Gordon as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Harry Tyler as Harry Parker
- Forrest Taylor as Mr. Anderson
Also Starring in Identity Unknown
· 14 more- Charles Williams Auctioneer
- Frank Marlowe Frankie Sirocco
- Sarah Padden Mrs. Anderson
- Richard Arlen Johnny March
- Nelson Leigh Col. F.A. Marlin
- Ian Keith Maj. Williams
- Eddie Baker Motorcycle Cop
- Charles Jordan Needles--Rocks' Henchman
- Lola Lane Wanda
- Roger Pryor Rocks Donnelly
- Cheryl Walker Sally MacGregor
- Dick Scott Spike--Rocks' Henchman
- John Forrest Joe Granowski
- Marjorie Manners Nurse
More from Walter Colmes
One more film directed by Walter Colmes: Woman Who Came Back.
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Identity Unknown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Identity Unknown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Identity Unknown?
Identity Unknown runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Identity Unknown released?
Identity Unknown was released on April 2, 1945.
Who directed Identity Unknown?
Identity Unknown was directed by Walter Colmes.
More films by Walter Colmes Who is in the cast of Identity Unknown?
Identity Unknown stars Bobby Driscoll as Toddy Loring, Dick Gordon as Party Guest (uncredited) and Harry Tyler as Harry Parker, among 18 credited actors.
Does Identity Unknown have a post-credit scene?
No. Identity Unknown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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