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Torchy Blane in Panama
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Torchy Blane in Panama

1938-05-07 · 59 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Comedy · Mystery

Torchy, Steve, and Gahagan are on the trail of a bank robber aboard an ocean liner traveling from New York to L.A. via the Panama Canal.

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Directors
William Clemens
Production companies
First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lola LaneLola LaneTorchy Blane
Paul KellyPaul KellyDetective Lieutenant Steve 'Stevie' McBride
Tom KennedyTom KennedyDetective Gahagan
Anthony AverillAnthony AverillStanley 'Stan' Crafton
Larry WilliamsLarry WilliamsReporter Bill 'Billy' Canby
Betty CompsonBetty CompsonKitty, Gomez's Moll
Hugh O'ConnellHugh O'ConnellSkinner
Jimmy ConlinJimmy ConlinBotkin (as James Conlon)
Joe CunninghamMaxie
Frank ShannonFrank ShannonCaptain McTavish
Eric StanleyCaptain Donald McDonald
John RidgelyJohn RidgelySparks (as John Ridgeley)
George GuhlGeorge GuhlDesk Sergeant Graves
George RegasGeorge RegasGomez
Jack MowerJack MowerShip's Officer
James NolanJames NolanShip's Officer Nelson
John HarronJohn HarronAviator
Gino CorradoGino CorradoClub Patron (uncredited)
Carole LandisCarole LandisMiss Leopard 1938 (uncredited)
Art BakerArt BakerAssistant Bank Manager (uncredited)

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