No Trace (1950 film)

No Trace is a 1950 American film noir directed by Josef Berne and starring James Gleason, Adele Jergens, and Bruce Cabot.

The film centers around a New York City police detective, Al Muller (played by James Gleason), who investigates a series of murders. The victims are all women, and the killer leaves no discernible clues, hence the title, No Trace. Muller's persistent and methodical approach is tested as he delves into the city's underbelly, encountering various shady characters and potential suspects.

Adele Jergens plays a nightclub singer who becomes involved in the investigation, while Bruce Cabot portrays a key suspect. The film is known for its gritty depiction of postwar New York City and its focus on police procedural details. While not a major classic of the genre, No Trace is a solid example of a low-budget, character-driven film noir. It features themes common to the genre, including deception, murder, and the pursuit of justice in a morally ambiguous world.