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Night Key

1937-04-18 · 68 min · ★ 6.2

Science Fiction · Crime

The inventor of a new top-of-the-line burglar alarm system is kidnapped by a gang in order to get him to help them commit robberies.

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Directors
Lloyd Corrigan
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 192,000

Top Cast

Boris KarloffBoris KarloffDavid Mallory
Warren HullWarren HullJim Travers
Jean RogersJean RogersJoan Mallory
Alan BaxterAlan BaxterJohn Baron aka The Kid
Hobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughPetty Louie
Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsSteven Ranger
David OliverDavid OliverMike Callahan
Ward BondWard BondFingers
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherCarl - gang engineer
Edwin MaxwellEdwin MaxwellLawyer Kruger
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandSam Adams - Company Engineer (uncredited)
Ruth FallowsWaitress (uncredited)
George HumbertGeorge HumbertMr. Spinelli (uncredited)
Nina CampanaMrs. Spinelli (uncredited)
Charles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonPolice Capt. Wallace (uncredited)
Chuck HamiltonChuck HamiltonPoliceman (uncredited)

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