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Just Off Broadway

1942-08-28 · 65 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Mystery · Comedy

Private detective Michael Shayne is on the case again, but this time he's stuck on a jury for a murder trial. So, what does he do? Why, he skips out on sequestration in order to solve the case himself!

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Directors
Herbert I. Leeds
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanMichael Shayne
Marjorie WeaverMarjorie WeaverJudy Taylor
Phil SilversPhil SilversRoy Higgins
Janis CarterJanis CarterLillian Hubbard
Richard DerrRichard DerrJohn Logan, Defense Attorney
Joan ValerieJoan ValerieRita Darling
Don CostelloDon CostelloGeorge Dolphin
Chester CluteChester CluteSperty, Juror-Roommate
Francis PierlotFrancis PierlotSidney Arno, Jeweler
Grant RichardsGrant RichardsDistrict Attorney John F. McGonagle
George M. CarletonGeorge M. CarletonJudge Robert Walters
Alexander LockwoodAlexander LockwoodCount Edmond Telmachio
Mae MarshMae MarshAutograph Seeker (uncredited)
Frank McLureFrank McLureNightclub Patron (uncredited)

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