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According to Mrs. Hoyle
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According to Mrs. Hoyle

1951-05-20 · 60 min · ★ 5.7

Comedy · Crime · Drama

A retired teacher sells her apartment to a group of gangsters.

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Directors
Jean Yarbrough
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonMrs. Harriet Hoyle
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoDan Morganti
Tanis ChandlerTanis ChandlerAngela Brown
Brett KingBrett KingEdward Slattery
Stephen ChaseStephen ChaseJudge "Billy" Guthrie
Robert KarnesRobert KarnesHarry "Chip" Rogan
James FlavinJames FlavinProsecuting Attorney
Paul BryarPaul BryarWillie
Tristram CoffinTristram CoffinPat Dennison
Charles WilliamsCharles WilliamsCharlie
Harry LauterHarry LauterGordon Warren
Michael WhalenMichael WhalenRev. Haverford
Leander De CordovaMinister
Wilbur MackWilbur MackHotel Clerk
Don C. HarveyDon C. HarveyDetective
Rory MallinsonRory MallinsonDetective
Frank JaquetFrank JaquetWatchman
Marcelle ImhofCourt Clerk
Baron James LichterBailiff
Joey RayJoey RayPoliceman in hospital

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