Pacific Blackout was directed by Ralph Murphy who shot mostly B movies (Never Trust a Gambler, with Dane Clarke) and tvs. Robert Preston is on the run for a crime he hasn't committed, he's helpt by delicious Martha O'Driscoll who falls in love with him, they make an energic team and move in fast paced rhythm. Shadowy photography and smart camera movements by Theodor Sparkuhl maintain that non stop action. There is also an unexpected sequence during a blackout exercise. The entire casting is perfect. Pacific Blackout is a very nice surprise.