Undertow (1949)

A gambler (Scott Brady) just out of wartime military service wants to put his gambling past behind him and open a mountain resort. But first, he must overcome the objections of the uncle of the girl (Dorothy Hart) he wants to marry. In a bizarre turn of events, when the uncle is murdered, he becomes the prime suspect. Directed by William Castle (HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), this is a fast moving nifty film noir. It's a B programmer but like many unpretentious B film noirs, it's economical in its execution and leaves no room for unnecessary exposition. There aren't a whole lot of suspects so it's fairly easy to figure who the real murderer is but it's an appealing watch. With Rock Hudson, Peggy Dow, Bruce Bennett and Dan Ferniel.