by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Jim Davis, better known to contemporary audiences as Josh Ewing, J.R.'s (Larry Hagman) father on Dallas, is the two-fisted star of 1950's Hi-Jacked. Davis plays truck driver Joe Harper, who after his rig is stolen is accused of masterminding the theft himself. To clear his name, Joe sets out on his own to trap the real thieves. What he doesn't know is that one of his own co-workers has been tipping off the crooks whenever the trucking routes are changed. Joe's wife Jean is played by Marsha Jones, who during her child-star days was known as Marcia Mae Jones. Inasmuch as Hi-Jacked was produced by Lippert Films, it is perhaps inevitable that Sid Melton shows up in the supporting cast.
characteristics
- Heist
- Robber
- Accusation
- Theft
- Thief
- Name-clearing
- Skyjacking
- Struggle
- Investigation
- Hijack
- Criminal
- Bad-guy-turns-good
- Frame-up
- Employment
- False-accusation
