Female Fugitive (1938) is a tense crime drama directed by William Nigh, starring Evelyn Venable, Craig Reynolds, and Reed Hadley. Released by Monogram Pictures, the film blends suspense, romance, and moral conflict into a compact Depression‑era thriller.
The story follows Peggy Mallory, a woman who discovers her husband Jim is part of a gang of truck hijackers. Unwittingly drawn into their escape, Peggy is horrified and leaves him. Seeking a new life, she finds work as a cook for artist Bruce Dunning. As romance blossoms, Peggy struggles with the secret of her past and the danger that still lingers. With its fast pacing and emotional tension, Female Fugitive captures the grit and drama of 1930s crime cinema.
Film Details
Title: Female Fugitive
Year: 1938
Genre: Crime Drama / Romance
Director: William Nigh
Screenplay: John T. Melville
Story by: Bennett R. Cohen
Produced by: E. B. Derr
Starring:
Evelyn Venable as Peggy Mallory
Craig Reynolds as Jim Mallory
Reed Hadley as Bruce Dunning
Runtime: Approx. 58 minutes
Studio: Crescent Pictures
Distributor: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States
Format: Black‑and‑white
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