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Penny and the Pownall Case
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Penny and the Pownall Case

1948-06-26 · 47 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Mystery

A glamour model helps Scotland Yard to catch a criminal gang.

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Directors
Slim Hand
Production companies
Production Facilities, Highbury Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Ralph MichaelRalph MichaelMichael Carson
Peggy EvansPeggy EvansPenny Justin
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeJonathan Blair
Diana DorsDiana DorsMolly James
Frederick PiperFrederick PiperPoliceman
Olaf PooleyOlaf PooleyVon Leicher
Ethel ColeridgeMrs. Hodgson
Sam CostaReception Clerk
Dennis VanceDennis VanceCrawford
Shaun NobleHenry Pownall
John LorrellFraser
Philip SavillePhilip SavilleSlim, Police Car Driver
Peter MadrenAdams
Duncan CarseDuncan CarseBoatman
Paul StockmanPage Boy

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