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The Killer That Stalked New York
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The Killer That Stalked New York

1950-10-06 · 79 min · ★ 6.2

Thriller

In New York, Sheila Bennet and her spouse, Matt Krane, are trying to unload a trove of rare jewels they smuggled into America from Cuba, but the police are hot on the couple's trail. Meanwhile, government officials begin a desperate search for an unknown individual who is infecting the city with smallpox.

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Directors
Earl McEvoy
Production companies
Robert Cohn Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Evelyn KeyesEvelyn KeyesSheila Bennet
Charles KorvinCharles KorvinMatt Krane
William BishopWilliam BishopDr. Ben Wood
Dorothy MaloneDorothy MaloneAlice Lorie
Lola AlbrightLola AlbrightFrancie Bennet
Barry KelleyBarry KelleyTreasury Agent Johnson
Carl Benton ReidCarl Benton ReidHealth Commissioner Ellis
Ludwig DonathLudwig DonathDr. Cooper
Art SmithArt SmithAnthony Moss
Whit BissellWhit BissellSid Bennet
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsMayor of New York
Connie GilchristConnie GilchristBelle - the Landlady
Dan RissDan RissSkrip
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonPolice Officer Houlihan
Jim BackusJim BackusWillie Dennis (uncredited)
Jay BarneyAngry Man in Tenement (uncredited)
George BaxterGeorge BaxterDrug Company Executive (uncredited)
Eumenio BlancoPasserby (uncredited)
John BleiferJohn BleiferWalda's Uncle (uncredited)
Gail BonneyGail BonneyObserver in Crowd (uncredited)

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