
The Roof
1933-01-01 · 58 min · ★ 6.0
Inspector Darrow investigates the death of a wealthy man.
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- Directors
- George A. Cooper
- Production companies
- Real Art Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Leslie PerrinsInspector Darrow
Judy GunnCarole Foster
Russell ThorndikeClive Bristow
Ivor BarnardArthur Stannard
Eliot MakehamJohn Rutherford
George ZuccoJames Renton
Cyril SmithMcNair
Barbara EverestMrs. FosterTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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