Writing

Milton Raison

Born August 30, 1903

Died January 20, 1982 · aged 78

No biography available.

Known For

The ShadowThe Shadow · 1937
The Shadow
★ 7.01937
MovieMystery
Mary Gillespie is restoring the Col. Gillespie Circus to its former splendor after her father's death. With the help of her publicist boyfriend Jim, the sell-out crowds are returning to the big top. Egotistical equestrian star Senor Martinet, however, holds $60,000 of notes signed by the Colonel and due in 24 hours. When a mysterious shadowy figure is seen on the circus lot, and Martinet is murdered in the center ring during his performance, there are suspects aplenty, including Vindecco, Martinet's badly abused hunchback assistant.
Special AgentSpecial Agent · 1949
Special Agent
★ 9.01949
MovieThrillerCrime
A California railroad agent hunts two brothers for murder and robbing a payroll express.
The Mysterious Mr. ValentineThe Mysterious Mr. Valentine · 1946
The Mysterious Mr. Valentine
★ 4.41946
MovieCrime
Janet Spencer is driving down a country road when one of her tires blows out. This seemingly innocuous, everyday occurrence leads Linda into a labyrinth of murder, blackmail and intrigue.
Border BadmenBorder Badmen · 1945
Border Badmen
★ 6.51945
MovieWestern
As a 32nd cousin of the recently deceased Silas Stockton, Fuzzy heads for the reading of the will. The bad guys are after the Stockton estate and plan to kidnap Helen Stockton, the primary heir, and replace her with a stooge. When the henchmen catch her she is with Billy and Fuzzy so they kidnap them also. But the three escape and Billy then heads out to find the culprits.
Old Overland TrailOld Overland Trail · 1953
Old Overland Trail
★ 7.01953
MovieActionWestern
Anchor is building a railroad and to get cheap labor he gets Black Hawk's Indians to attack and burn the incoming wagon train. This forces the settlers to work for Anchor and he pays them in devalued scrip. When Rex figures out Anchor's swindle, Anchor gets Black Hawk to capture him. When Anchor turns on Black Hawk and shoots him, Black Hawk gets a chance to repay a debt to Rex.
Tumbledown Ranch In ArizonaTumbledown Ranch In Arizona · 1941
Tumbledown Ranch In Arizona
★ 10.01941
MovieWestern
Rodeo contestants Johnny King and Corrigan meet, their fathers having been members of the Range Busters. When Johnny is knocked unconscious, time reverts to their father's era and the Range Busters are soon involved in the scheme to get Railroad right-of-way across Mother Slocum's ranch. When she is tricked into signing a release, the Range Busters find their job more difficult as the Sheriff is in with the crooks.
Double CrossDouble Cross · 1941
Double Cross
★ 5.11941
MovieCrimeDrama
A disgraced cop aims to reclaim his honor by nailing a corrupt crime boss.
Big Town ScandalBig Town Scandal · 1948
Big Town Scandal
★ 5.31948
MovieCrimeDrama
A crusading editor and his star reporter aid underprivileged youths and crack down on racketeers out to fix basketball.

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Murder on the YukonMurder on the Yukon · 1940
Murder on the Yukon
★ 5.71940
MovieWesternAdventure
Unknown to Joan Manning, her trading post partner Weathers is operating a counterfeiting ring. When miner Jim Smithers brings his gold dust in, Weathers pays him off in counterfeit money. Jim's drunken brother, Bill, comes to the post and Weathers hears him say that Jim is leaving the area for good. Weathers sends Hawks to kill Jim and retrieve the bogus money. RCMP Sergeant Renfrew and Constable Kelly find Jim's body, and Renfrew hurries for Jim's cabin to search it. He is attacked by Weathers' men who have found the money. Renfrew is suspicious when Bill Smithers body is found, supposedly a suicide, with a note he had burned the money. This leads the Mounties to suspect counterfeiting. Kelly follows Manti, an Indian who works for Weathers, to the gang's hideout and is captured. But Renfrew is trailing Kelly.

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