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Strangler of the Swamp
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Strangler of the Swamp

1946-01-02 · 59 min · ★ 5.8

Fantasy · Horror · Science Fiction

A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the male descendants of those responsible for his death. Maria, granddaughter of the innocent ferryman, decides to operate the ferry service. Chris Sanders, a son of one of the men who did the hanging, and Maria fall in love. The "strangler" seizes Chris and Maria offers her life if Chris is spared.

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Directors
Frank Wisbar
Production companies
PRC
Countries
United States of America
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Rosemary La PlancheRosemary La PlancheMaria Hart
Robert BarratRobert BarratChristian Sanders
Blake EdwardsBlake EdwardsChristian Sanders Jr.
Charles MiddletonCharles MiddletonFerryman Douglas
Effie LairdMartina Sanders
Nolan LearyNolan LearyPete Jeffers
Frank ConlanJoseph Hart
Therese LyonBertha
Virginia FarmerVirginia FarmerAnna Jeffers
Chris DrakeChris DrakeGeorge (uncredited)

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