Alan Ladd became a star in the most unlikely way — playing a heartless killer in 1942's "This Gun for Hire." While ostensibly a supporting part — 29-year-old Ladd received fourth billing, below Laird Crager — the role of Philip Raven is one of the most enduring in all of film noir
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This Gun for Hire (1942)
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Alan Ladd became a star in the most unlikely way — playing a heartless killer in 1942's "This Gun for Hire." While ostensibly a supporting part — 29-year-old Ladd received fourth billing, below Laird Crager — the role of Philip Raven is one of the most enduring in all of film noir