
Framed
1940-02-23 · 60 min · ★ 6.2
Framed for murder after uncovering an extortion racket, newspaper reporter Henry T. Parker (Frank Albertson) must use his investigative skills to expose the true killers and clear his name.
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- Directors
- Harold D. Schuster
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Frank AlbertsonHank Parker
Constance MoorePhyllis Sanderson
Jerome CowanMonty de Granville
Robert ArmstrongSkippy
Sidney BlackmerTony Bowman
Judith AllenGwen Porter
Herbert RawlinsonWalter Billings
Vinton HayworthNick
Milburn StoneMathew Mattison
Barbara PepperGoldie GreenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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