Out of the Past (1947)7.9 /10

Storyline:  In a quiet mountain town, Jeff Bailey, living under an alias, is confronted by a stranger who drags him back into a treacherous world of crime and deception. Flashbacks reveal Jeff’s past as a private eye hired by a powerful gambler to find his elusive lover and stolen money. Jeff's obsession with the enigmatic Kathie leads him down a path of betrayal and murder, forcing him to confront the consequences of his choices.