

The Policeman and the Cook
1970-12-26 · 55 min · ★ 10.0
Murder mystery in a boarding house based on a Wilkie Collins story.
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- Directors
- Alan Gibson
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- Released
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Michael CrawfordConstable Gough
Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesMiss Mybus
Reginald MarshInspector Pennycuick
William LucasSergeant Gribble
Pauline DelaneyMrs. Crosscapel (as Pauline Delany)
John NormingtonMr. Cramber
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