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Captain Carey, U.S.A. is a 1950 drama film starring Alan Ladd, Wanda Hendrix, and Francis Lederer. An American returns to post-World War II Italy to bring a traitor to justice.
The film was based on the novel No Surrender by Martha Albrand. It was filmed under the title O.S.S. and then the title After Midnight.
The theme song, "Mona Lisa" performed in the film by Charlie Spivak with Tommy Lynn, won the Academy Award for Best Song. It was a #1 hit for Nat King Cole in 1950.
Original Release
12/22/1949
US Release
02/21/1950
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alan Ladd | Captain Webster Carey |
| Wanda Hendrix | Baronessa Giulia de Greffi |
| Francis Lederer | Baron Rocco de Greffi |
| Joseph Calleia | Dr. Lunati |
| Celia Lovsky | Countess Francesca de Cresci |
| Richard Avonde | Count Carlo de Cresci |
| Frank Puglia | Luigi |
| Luis Alberni | Sandro |
| Angela Clarke | Serafina |
| Roland Winters | Manfredo Acuto |
Directors
Writers
Robert Thoeren, Martha Albrand
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alan Ladd | Captain Webster Carey |
| Wanda Hendrix | Baronessa Giulia de Greffi |
| Francis Lederer | Baron Rocco de Greffi |
| Joseph Calleia | Dr. Lunati |
| Celia Lovsky | Countess Francesca de Cresci |
| Richard Avonde | Count Carlo de Cresci |
| Frank Puglia | Luigi |
| Luis Alberni | Sandro |
| Angela Clarke | Serafina |
| Roland Winters | Manfredo Acuto |
| Paul Lees | Frank |
| Jane Nigh | Nancy |
| Russ Tamblyn | Pietro |
| Virginia Farmer | Angelina |
| David Leonard | Blind Musician |
| Maria J. Tavares | Lucia |
| George J. Lewis | Giovanni |
| Ernö Verebes | Detective |
| Ray Walker | Mr. Simmons |
| Argentina Brunetti | Villager |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Richard Maibaum | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1951 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
