1946

0h 57m

5.6(13 votes)

Thriller

Crime

Mystery

Overview

A fresh-faced young detective gets set up, framed for murder, and alibied by a smart blonde.

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13 members

Acting

Adele Mara

Geraldine Travis, alias Gerry Smith

Acting

Warren Douglas

Johnny Strange

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William Frawley

Det. Lt. Webb

Acting

Ricardo Cortez

Duke York

Acting

Virginia Christine

Rhoda Roberts

Acting

Ken Niles

Ken, Radio Announcer

Acting

Will Wright

Henry Boggs

Acting

Dorothy Adams

Emma Wilson

Acting

Martha Montgomery

Anne Travis Lowe

No Image

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Edward Gargan

Parking Ticket Cop

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Fred Graham

Duke's Henchman

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Eddie Parker

Duke's Henchman

Acting

Robert J. Wilke

Police Officer Cummings (as Bob Wilke)

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