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Criminal Investigator
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Criminal Investigator

1942-10-23 · 61 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Crime

A reporter investigates the murder of a showgirl, who was the widow of a millionaire. While digging in to the mysterious murder of a showgirl (Vivian Wilcox), intrepid reporter Bob Martin (Robert Lowery) uncovers a connection between that case and another one he's been working on. An inmate (Lawrence Creighton) holds the key to the crime, but there's one problem: He's deaf and mute. Meanwhile, the murderers (Jan Wiley and Charlie Hall) appear to be working for a very powerful person.

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Directors
Jean Yarbrough
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert LoweryRobert LoweryBob Martin
Edith FellowsEdith FellowsEllen
John MiljanJohn MiljanEdward Judson
Jan WileyJan WileyMiss Drake
Charles JordanCharles JordanBrannigan
Gloria FayeBella
Paul BryarPaul BryarStuart
George O'HanlonGeorge O'HanlonPowers
Dick ElliottDick ElliottEd Brandt (uncredited)
Lawrence CreightonBlack
Vivian WilcoxJoyce Greeley
Allyn DrakeJoyce Greeley (as Vivian Wilcox)

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