The Devil Thumbs a Ride
1947, English. Directed by Felix E. Feist.
He'll kill until he dies!
Steve Morgan kills a man in a holdup and hitches a ride to Los Angeles with Fergie. At a gas station, they pick up two women. Encountering a roadblock, Morgan takes over and persuades the party to spend the night at an unoccupied beach house. The police close in as one by one, the others learn that Morgan is a killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Felix E. FeistDirector
- Lawrence TierneySteve Morgan
- Ted NorthJimmy 'Fergie' Ferguson
- Nan LeslieBeulah Zorn, alias Carol Demming
- Betty LawfordAgnes Smith
- Andrew TombesJoe Brayden, Night Watchman
- Harry ShannonDetective Owens, San Diego Police
- Marian CarrDiane Ferguson
- William GouldPolice Capt. Martin, San Diego Police
- Josephine WhittellDiane's mother
- Phil WarrenPete, Roadblock Motorcycle Cop
- Robert MalcolmDeputy Sheriff Grover
- Glen VernonJack Kenny, Gas Station Attendant
Details
- Released
- 20 February 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Felix E. Feist
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The Devil Thumbs a Ride: quick answers
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How long is The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does The Devil Thumbs a Ride have a post-credits scene?
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The Devil Thumbs a Ride parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Devil Thumbs a Ride on?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 February 1947. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
If you liked The Devil Thumbs a Ride, try He Walked by Night, The Glass Key, Naked Alibi.
Who directed The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947) was directed by Felix E. Feist and stars Lawrence Tierney, Ted North, Nan Leslie.