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They Met in a Taxi
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They Met in a Taxi

1936-09-08 · 70 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Crime

A cab driver takes in a young woman who claims to be a reluctant bride, and becomes involved in the search for a stolen necklace.

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Directors
Alfred E. Green
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chester MorrisChester MorrisJimmy Donlin
Fay WrayFay WrayMary Trenton
Raymond WalburnRaymond WalburnMr. Roger Clifton
Lionel StanderLionel StanderFingers Garrison
Henry MollisonHenry MollisonMr. Arnold Stewart
Kenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanMr. Andrews
Sam AshSam AshElevator Man
Ward BondWard BondPoliceman
Al BridgeAl BridgeDetective
Mary Lou DixBit Role
James FlavinJames FlavinPoliceman
Sam HarrisPasserby
Edward LeSaintEdward LeSaintJustice of the Peace
Frank MeltonFrank MeltonSpecks Callahan
Martha MerrillEdna Fletcher
C.L. SherwoodCoffee John
Rafael AlcaydeRafael AlcaydeCount Petoski

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