The Missing People

The Missing People

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The Missing People

1939

1h 13m

8.0(1 votes)

Mystery

Crime

Overview

27 well-to-do people have all vanished under similar circumstances. J.G. Reeder, an elderly gentleman who fancies himself a detective, decides to investigate the matter.

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9 members

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Will Fyffe

J. G. Reeder

Will Fyffe

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Kay Walsh

Peggy Gillette

Kay Walsh

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Lyn Harding

Joseph Bronstone

Lyn Harding

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Ronald Shiner

Sam Hackett

Ronald Shiner

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Ronald Adam

Surtees

Ronald Adam

Acting

Patricia Roc

Doris Bevan

Patricia Roc

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Anthony Holles

Ernest Bronstone

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Reginald Purdell

Harry Morgan

Reginald Purdell

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Maire O'Neill

Housekeeper

Maire O'Neill

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