

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite
1939-08-12 · 59 min · ★ 6.8
Torchy Blane and Steve McBride try to nab a gangster by tracking his moll.
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- Directors
- Noel M. Smith
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jane WymanTorchy Blane
Allen JenkinsSteve McBride
Tom KennedyGahagan
Sheila BromleyJackie McGuire
Eddie MarrDenver Eddie
Edgar DearingJim Simmons
Frank ShannonInspector McTavish
George LloydHarp
Aldrich BowkerJudge Hershey
John RidgelyReporter at Match
Larry WilliamsReporter with Pipe
John HarronMotorcycle Policeman
Cliff ClarkMike Kelly
Creighton HaleHotel Desk Clerk
Nat CarrBook Store Clerk
Glen CavenderLandlord (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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