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Deadline for Murder
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Deadline for Murder

1946-06-28 · 65 min · ★ 9.0

Action · Adventure · Crime · Mystery · Romance

A favor for an old friend leads a Los Angeles gambler (Kent Taylor) into a dangerous search for a missing document.

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Directors
James Tinling
Production companies
Sol M. Wurtzel Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul KellyPaul KellyLt. Jerry E. McMullen
Kent TaylorKent TaylorSteve Millard
Sheila RyanSheila RyanVivian Mason
Jerome CowanJerome CowanLynch
Renee CarsonZita Louise Duvalle
Marion MartinMarion MartinLaura Gibson
Joan BlairJoan BlairHelen Blanchard
Leslie VincentLeslie VincentPaul Blanchard
Eddie MarrEddie MarrKeller
Matt McHughMatt McHughJohnny
Jody GilbertJody GilbertTiny
Emory ParnellEmory ParnellMasseur
Ray TealRay TealFrank (uncredited)

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