Three on a Ticket (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1947, Three on a Ticket is a comedy, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 64 minutes. “IT'S HIS GREATEST ADVENTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A private detective, who has been shot, stumbles into the office of Michael Shayne (Hugh Beaumont), and dies before Shayne can question him. Shayne finds a baggage ticket in his hand. He claims it and finds the checked-bag contains the loot from a robbery. Now, he has about fifty minutes left of the running time to find the crooks, bring them to justice and return the money to the rightful owners. And needs all of it.
Who’s in it. Three on a Ticket stars Hugh Beaumont as Michael Shayne, Cheryl Walker as Phyllis Hamilton, Paul Bryar as Tim Rourke and Ralph Dunn as Inspector Pete Rafferty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Three on a Ticket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three on a Ticket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three on a Ticket tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three on a Ticket (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three on a Ticket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three on a Ticket worth watching?
- Three on a Ticket holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three on a Ticket?
- Three on a Ticket stars Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker, Paul Bryar, Ralph Dunn and Louise Currie.
- When was Three on a Ticket released?
- Three on a Ticket was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.