
Flannelfoot
1953-11-01 · 74 min · ★ 6.3
Ace crime reporter Watling tries to discover the identity of a notorious jewel thief, but his informant is murdered. At a house party, Watling helps detective Adam expose the criminal.
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- Directors
- Maclean Rogers
- Production companies
- E.J. Fancey Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ronald HowardDet. Sgt. Fitzgerald
Mary GermaineKathleen Fraser
Jack WatlingFrank Mitchell
Ronald AdamInsp. Duggan
Gene AndersonRenee Wexford
Peter HammondAndy Fraser
Graham StarkGinger
Edwin RichfieldBill Neilson
Alastair HunterSuperintendent Carter
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