TMBTMB
TMBTMB

Track, discover and find where to watch TV shows and movies.

Discover

  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Browse
  • Topics

Account

  • Watchlist
  • Watched
  • Ratings

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Content Policy

© 2026 Movie Browser. All rights reserved.

Data provided by TMDB

Home
Browse
Watchlist
backdrop
backdrop
logo
Nazis, blondes, and a 62-minute fever dream of patriotic chaos.
TMDB
62
IMDb
63
Watch(GB)

Step by Step (1946)

Pulp feverPropaganda noirB-movie delirium

Overview

DramaThrillerMysteryCrime

Marine veteran Johnny Christopher meets and is immediately drawn to beautiful Evelyn Smith one day on the beach. Evelyn's new job as secretary to a U.S. senator in California soon brings unexpected intrigue and trouble for her and Johnny. The machinations of a sinister group of Nazi spies lead to mysteries and mistaken identities, and the two soon find themselves framed for murder!

Flag of USUS
Content warning
espionagespynazicaliforniainnocent suspectwrongly accusedu.s. marine

Standout Aspects

Acting

Lawrence Tierney's barely-contained menace steals every scene.

Production

Beach-to-capitol whiplash on a shoestring budget.

Best for:Solo: When you want pure 1946 chaos without witnesses.·Background: Fold laundry to fascist conspiracy, it's weirdly soothing.·Rewatch: Spot which scenes they shot in one take.
Phil Rosen

Director

Phil Rosen

ReleasedAug 23, 1946
Runtime1h 2m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
RKO Radio Pictures

Top Cast

Lawrence Tierney

Lawrence Tierney

Johnny Christopher

Anne Jeffreys

Anne Jeffreys

Evelyn Smith

Lowell Gilmore

Lowell Gilmore

Von Dorn

Myrna Dell

Myrna Dell

Gretchen

Harry Harvey

Harry Harvey

Sen. Remmy

Addison Richards

Addison Richards

James Blackton

Ray Walker

Ray Walker

Agt. Jorgensen

Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Bruckner

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

Capt. Caleb Simpson

Lee Bonnell

Lee Bonnell

Police Sgt. Roth

Robert Clarke

Robert Clarke

The Doctor

Ralph Dunn

Ralph Dunn

Patrol Car Cop

Ask about Step by Step

Opens AI chat

Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Released months after WWII ended, this cashed in on lingering Nazi paranoia while Americans pivoted to new enemies.

Trivia

Director Phil Rosen shot 200+ B-pictures; this was Tuesday. Tierney would become infamous for off-screen violence that eclipsed his noir persona.

Gallery

Reviews

No ratings yet

Start the discussionBe the first to post — spoiler-safe
Rate & reviewBe the first to weigh in

Recommended

Man from Reno movie poster (2014)
6.4

Man from Reno

Black Angel movie poster (1946)
6.1

Black Angel

The Quiller Memorandum movie poster (1966)
5.9

The Quiller Memorandum

The Counterfeit Traitor movie poster (1962)
6.5

The Counterfeit Traitor

The Mirror Crack'd movie poster (1980)
6.1

The Mirror Crack'd

Phantom Lady movie poster (1944)
7.0

Phantom Lady

Each Dawn I Die movie poster (1939)
6.8

Each Dawn I Die

The Glass Key movie poster (1942)
6.6

The Glass Key

M movie poster (1951)
6.4

M

Born to Kill movie poster (1947)
6.7

Born to Kill

Indemnity movie poster (2022)
6.6

Indemnity

Lady in the Lake movie poster (1946)
6.1

Lady in the Lake

Border Incident movie poster (1949)
7.0

Border Incident

Pickup on South Street movie poster (1953)
7.4

Pickup on South Street

Nancy movie poster (2018)
5.8

Nancy

More Like This

The Pianist movie poster (2002)
8.4

The Pianist

The Blues Brothers movie poster (1980)
7.7

The Blues Brothers

Dead Man's Evidence movie poster (1962)
5.9

Dead Man's Evidence

Basic Instinct movie poster (1992)
6.9

Basic Instinct

Notorious movie poster (1946)
7.7

Notorious

Rome, Open City movie poster (1945)
8.0

Rome, Open City

Everything Is Illuminated movie poster (2005)
7.3

Everything Is Illuminated

Casablanca movie poster (1943)
8.1

Casablanca

Schindler's List movie poster (1993)
8.6

Schindler's List

Wayward movie poster (2022)
6.1

Wayward

The Tailor of Panama movie poster (2001)
6.0

The Tailor of Panama

The Bourne Identity movie poster (2002)
7.5

The Bourne Identity

The Bourne Supremacy movie poster (2004)
7.3

The Bourne Supremacy

The Bourne Ultimatum movie poster (2007)
7.4

The Bourne Ultimatum

Teheran '43 movie poster (1981)
6.4

Teheran '43

Discussion

Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.

Discussion starters

View all comments →