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Scene of the Crime

1949-07-28 · 94 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Mystery · Drama

A cop investigates the shooting of another policeman... that may have been involved in crooked activities.

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Directors
Roy Rowland
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Van JohnsonVan JohnsonMike Conovan
Arlene DahlArlene DahlGloria Conovan
Gloria DeHavenGloria DeHavenLili
Tom DrakeTom DrakeDet. 'C.C.' Gordon
Leon AmesLeon AmesCapt. A.C. Forster
John McIntireJohn McIntireDet. Fred Piper
Donald WoodsDonald WoodsBob Herkimer
Norman LloydNorman LloydSleeper
Jerome CowanJerome CowanArthur Webson
Tom PowersTom PowersUmpire Menafoe
Richard BenedictRichard BenedictTurk Kingby
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoTony Rutzo
Robert GistRobert GistP.J. Pontiac
Romo VincentRomo VincentHippo
Tom HelmoreTom HelmoreNorrie Lorfield
Caleb PetersonLoomis
William HaadeWilliam HaadeLafe Douque
Lucille BarkleyCorinne (uncredited)
Sally ForrestSally Forrest
Mickey KuhnMickey KuhnEd Monigan, Jr. (uncredited)

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