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The Crimson Key
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The Crimson Key

1947-07-02 · 76 min · ★ 4.5

Mystery · Thriller

Larry Morgan, a private detective, is hired by a woman who wants Larry to trail her husband. The husband is murdered and, shortly afterwards, the wife is also killed. Larry shuffles through a long list of suspects before revealing the killer...

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Directors
Eugene Forde
Production companies
Sol M. Wurtzel Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kent TaylorKent TaylorLawrence 'Larry' Morgan
Doris DowlingDoris DowlingMargaret Loring
Dennis HoeyDennis HoeySteven Loring
Louise CurrieLouise CurrieHeidi
Ivan TriesaultIvan TriesaultPeter Vandaman
Arthur SpaceArthur SpaceDet. Capt. Fitzroy
Vera MarsheVera MarsheDaisy 'Dizzy' Nelson
Edwin RandJeffrey Regan III
Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesMrs. Swann
Victoria HorneVictoria HorneMiss Phillips
Douglas EvansDouglas EvansDr. Kenneth G. Swann
Ann DoranAnn DoranParis Wood
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungWing - Houseboy
Ralf HaroldeRalf HaroldeGunman
Marietta CantyMarietta CantyPetunia
Chester CluteChester CluteApartment House Desk Clerk
Milton ParsonsMilton ParsonsDr. Huntley G. Harlow / Hackett

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