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A Strange Adventure
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A Strange Adventure

1932-11-20 · 60 min · ★ 6.5

Mystery · Romance · Thriller

A police lieutenant and a female reporter investigate a series of murders committed by a hooded killer in an old dark house.

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Directors
Phil Whitman, Hampton Del Ruth
Production companies
I.E. Chadwick Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyDetective-Sergeant Mitchell
June ClydeJune Clyde'Nosey' Toodles
Lucille La VerneLucille La VerneMiss Sheen
Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.Dr. Bailey
William V. MongWilliam V. MongSilas Wayne
Eddie PhillipsEddie PhillipsClaude Wayne
Dwight FryeDwight FryeRobert Wayne
Nadine DoreGloria Dryden
Alan RoscoeAlan RoscoeStephen Boulter
Isabelle VeckiSarah Boulter
Harry MyersHarry MyersPolice Officer Ryan
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerPolice Sgt. Kelly
Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesFred 'Snowflake' ToonesJeff

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