Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950)

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Based on a novel by Horace McCoy (They Shoot Horses, Don't They), Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye offers James Cagney at his nastiest. The star plays career criminal Ralph Cotter, who gets things started by violently busting out of jail, then murdering his partner in crime. Seeking out female companionship, he "courts" his ex-partner's sister Holiday (Barbara Payton) by beating her black and blue. After committing a robbery, he is approached by two crooked cops who want a piece of the action. Blackmailing the cops, Cotter gains control of the situation. Is there any way to stop this fascinating creep? Filmgoers in Ohio never found out, because Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye was banned in that state as "a sordid, sadistic presentation of brutality and an extreme presentation of crime with explicit steps in commission." Supporting Cagney are Luther Adler as his equally crooked lawyer, Ward Bond and Barton MacLane as the dishonest cops, and Cagney's brother William (who produced the film) as Ralph Cotter's brother. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: James Cagney, Barbara Payton, (more)

Director(s):: Gordon M. Douglas

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 102 mins

Complete Cast of Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

James Cagney - Ralph Cotter
Helena Carter - Margaret Dobson
Luther Adler - Cherokee Mandon
Steve Brodie - Jinx Raynor
Herbert Heyes - Ezra Dobson
William Frawley - Byers
Kenneth Tobey - Detective Fowler
Frank Reicher - Doc Green
Neville Brand - Carleton
Jack Gargan - Clerk of Court
Dick Rich
Fred Revelala - Rafael
King Donovan - Driver
Ilka Windish
Frank Wilcox - Doctor
George Spaulding - Judge
Gordon Richards - Butler
Charles Meredith - Mr. Golightly
Clark Howat - Intern
Thomas P. Dillon - Apperson

Barbara Payton - Holiday Carleton
Ward Bond - Inspector Weber
Barton MacLane - Reece
Rhys Williams - Vic Mason
John Litel - Chief of Police Tolgate
Robert Karnes - Det. Gray
Dan Riss - District Attorney
John Halloran - Cobbett
Georgia Caine - Julia
Matt McHugh - Satterfield
Mark Strong - Bailiff
Dan Ferniel - Highness
William Cagney - Ralph's Brother
Mack Williams - Hartford
Ann Tyrrell - Miss Staines
Ric Roman - Collector
William Murphy - Motorcycle Policeman
Frank Marlowe - Joe, the Milkman
John Day

Director(s):: Gordon M. Douglas

Writer(s):: Harry Brown

Producer(s):: William Cagney

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	John H.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

The character that Jimmy Cagney plays in this movie is even nastier than the character he played in White Heat. This is a very gritty crime drama that was ahead of its time. It was even banned in Ohio in 1950 for being too explicit. This is a great crime drama, though not for everyone. Highly recommended to those who like this genre of film.

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