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Woman in Distress
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Woman in Distress

1937-01-17 · 58 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · Comedy · Crime

Investigating rumors that a priceless Rembrandt, believed destroyed years ago, is actually in the possession of an elderly spinster, a male newspaper reporter and his female rival determine that it is genuine but subsequently learn it has been stolen by a gang of art thieves who plan to kill the spinster to prevent her from later identifying it.

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Directors
Lynn Shores
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

May RobsonMay RobsonPhoebe Tuttle
Irene HerveyIrene HerveyIrene Donovan
Dean JaggerDean JaggerFred Stevens
Douglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrilleJerome Culver
Arthur LoftArthur LoftStu Saddler
Charles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonEditor Herbert Claxton
Gene MorganGene MorganSlug Beemis
Paul FixPaul FixEmory
George C. PearceGeorge C. PearceSam, the hotel proprietor
George McKayGeorge McKayDetective-Sergeant Casey
John CarrGas Station Attendant (uncredited)

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