On this day in movie history - The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

The Hitch-Hiker

directed by Ida Lupino,

written by Ida Lupino and Collier Young,

was released in the United States on March 21, 1953.

Inspired by the true 1950–1951 Billy Cook murder case.

Music by Leith Stevens.

Cast:

Edmond O'Brien, Frank Lovejoy, William Talman, José Torvay, Wendell Niles, Jean Del Val, Clark Howat, Natividad Vacío, Rodney Bell.