

The Noose Hangs High
1948-04-05 · 77 min · ★ 6.9
Two window washers are mistaken for crooks by gangsters who are missing money.
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Production details
- Directors
- Charles Barton
- Production companies
- Abbott & Costello Productions Inc., Eagle-Lion Films (US)
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bud AbbottTed Higgins
Lou CostelloHomer Hinchcliffe
Joseph CalleiaNick Craig
Leon ErrolJulius Caesar 'J.C.' McBride
Cathy DownsCarol Blair
Mike MazurkiChuck
Fritz FeldPsychiatrist
Elvia AllmanWoman (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyHilda - Maid (uncredited)
Jimmie DoddMessenger (uncredited)
James FlavinTraffic Cop (uncredited)
Bess FlowersFainting Psychiatrist's Patient (uncredited)
Russell HicksJohnny - Copper Club Manager (uncredited)
Fred KelseyCop (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempPasserby (uncredited)
Joe KirkGangster (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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