Rita Adams (played by Joan Woodbury) is a protagonist in Gangs Inc..
Former gangster's daughter sent to an orphanage. Grows up to live with roommate Donna and date Harold DeWitt. Takes the fall for Harold's hit-and-run, serving prison time. After release, she turns to crime, joins a mob syndicate, and blackmails politician Clarence DeWitt. Eventually quits to marry Bob Elliott, but is arrested at their wedding and convicted. Later builds a playground as a youth monument. Bob Elliott (played by John Archer) appears in Gangs Inc..
Rita's childhood orphanage friend who grows up to become an aerospace engineer. He attempts to help Rita find employment after her release. She ultimately decides to leave the criminal syndicate to marry him. He remains by her side during her trial, promising to wait for her.
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Characters
Rita Adams
(played by Joan Woodbury) — protagonist
Former gangster's daughter sent to an orphanage. Grows up to live with roommate Donna and date Harold DeWitt. Takes the fall for Harold's hit-and-run, serving prison time. After release, she turns to...
Bob Elliott
(played by John Archer) — supporting
Rita's childhood orphanage friend who grows up to become an aerospace engineer. He attempts to help Rita find employment after her release. She ultimately decides to leave the criminal syndicate to ma...
Key Relationships
Rita Adams → Rita Adams
(Temporal Future Self)
Rita Adams → Bob Elliott
(Family Husband)
Story Analysis
A woman's journey from trauma to crime, redemption, and legal accountability.
Plot Progression
Innocence Shattered
Descent into Crime
Syndicate & Betrayal
Trial & Redemption
Directed by Phil Rosen
Gangs Inc. (1941) · 5.6/10 · crime, drama, thriller
