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No Place for a Lady
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No Place for a Lady

1943-02-11 · 66 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A private detective and a blonde acquaintance whom he has rescued from a misdirected murder charge, discover a body in his beachside cottage; only it has disappeared by the time the police arrive, leaving him to be charged with hoaxing the police. With his license in jeopardy, his would-be fiancee and an inquiring reporter set out to investigate.

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Directors
James P. Hogan
Production companies
Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Margaret LindsayMargaret LindsayJune Terry
Dick PurcellDick PurcellRandy Brooks
William GarganWilliam GarganJess Arno
Phyllis BrooksPhyllis BrooksDolly Adair
Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonCaptain Baker, district attorney
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasWebley, club owner
Edward NorrisEdward NorrisMario, club manager
Jerome CowanJerome CowanEddie Moore
James BurkeJames BurkePolice Substation Chief Moriarty
Tom DuganTom DuganOfficer Rawlins
Ralph SanfordRalph SanfordHal, truck driver-henchman
Doris LloydDoris LloydMrs. Evelyn Harris
Chester CluteChester Clute'Yvonne', dress designer
Claire Du BreyClaire Du BreyApartment House Manager
Emmett VoganEmmett VoganMr. Hartley, tire company dispatcher
Dennis MooreDennis MooreReporter #1 at June's office
Jack GardnerReporter #2 at June's office
Barbara BrownBarbara BrownMiss Foster, tire warehouse clerk
William NewellWilliam NewellToreador Club Waiter
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonAir Raid Warden on street

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