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Killer at Large

1947-05-31 · 61 min · ★ 9.0

Crime · Romance

Two newspaper reporters become involved with another killing while investigating a murder, which leads to the involvement of the girl reporter's father.

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Directors
William Beaudine
Production companies
PRC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert LoweryRobert LoweryPaul Kimberly
Anabel ShawAnabel ShawAnne Arnold
Charles EvansCharles EvansVincent Arnold
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonEdward Denton
George LynnGeorge LynnRand
Dick RichDick RichBull Callahan
Ann StantonMargo Tremaine
Leonard PennLeonard PennBrent Maddux
Eddie ParksEddie ParksRichard - the Clerk
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneCaptain McManus
Howard M. MitchellHoward M. MitchellWhiteman
Jack CheathamJack CheathamBrandon
Hazel KernerMiss Riley
Hildegard AckermanJackie - the Hatcheck Girl
Charles KingCharles KingBartender
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictCroupier
Phil ArnoldPhil ArnoldTaxi Driver

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