after a man turn up dead and a soldier become the prime suspect . undoubtedly the best film to feature three robert and all of them be in fine form . young be the cool head and pipe smoking cop investigate the murder and mitchum be the murder suspect concern friend and and ryan be a hot head soldier with something to hide . grahame have a brief but effective role a a femme fatale . future tarzan barker have a bit part a a soldier . this film touch on anti semitism and a subject also cover in best picture oscar winner gentleman agreement and which be release the same year . it be solidly direct by dmytryk and who create an effective film noir atmosphere .