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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />Film Details<br />Title: Female Fugitive<br />Year: 1938<br />Genre: Crime Drama / Romance<br />Director: William Nigh<br />Screenplay: John T. Melville<br />Story by: Bennett R. Cohen<br />Produced by: E. B. Derr<br />Starring:<br />Evelyn Venable as Peggy Mallory<br />Craig Reynolds as Jim Mallory<br />Reed Hadley as Bruce Dunning<br />Runtime: Approx. 58 minutes<br />Studio: Crescent Pictures<br />Distributor: Monogram Pictures<br />Country: United States<br />Format: Black‑and‑white<br /><br />#FemaleFugitive #EvelynVenable #CraigReynolds #ReedHadley #1930sCrime #HijackingDrama #MonogramPictures #WronglyAccused #ClassicMovies #BlackAndWhiteFilm<br /><br />
