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Murder Is My Beat
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Murder Is My Beat

1955-02-27 · 77 min · ★ 6.0

Mystery · Crime

Mr. Dean's body is found face down in the fireplace, burned beyond recognition. Nightclub-singer Eden Lane is convicted of the crime. She is escorted to prison by one of the arresting detectives when she convinces him that she just spotted the murderer outside their train.

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Directors
Edgar G. Ulmer
Production companies
Masthead Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul LangtonPaul LangtonRay Patrick
Barbara PaytonBarbara PaytonEden Lane
Robert ShayneRobert ShayneBert Rawley
Selena RoyleSelena RoyleBeatrice Abbott
Roy GordonRoy GordonAbbott
Tracey RobertsTracey RobertsPatsy Flint
Kate MacKennaMiss Sparrow
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyGas Station Attendant
Jay AdlerJay AdlerBartender Louie
Robert StevensonDunlap - Shop Foreman (uncredited)

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