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Beware, My Lovely
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Beware, My Lovely

1952-08-29 · 77 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Crime · Thriller

A psychopath on the run takes a job as a handyman at the house of a lonely widow.

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Directors
Harry Horner
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures, The Filmakers
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ida LupinoIda LupinoHelen Gordon
Robert RyanRobert RyanHoward Wilton
Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesWalter Armstrong
Barbara WhitingBarbara WhitingRuth Williams
James WillmasMr. Stevens
O.Z. WhiteheadO.Z. WhiteheadMr. Franks
William TalmanWilliam TalmanMr. Gordon
Dee PollockDee PollockDoug
Jimmy MobleyJimmy
Jeanne EggenweilerJeanne
Brad MorrowBrad MorrowBoy
Shelly Lynn AndersonBoy
Ronnie PattersonBoy
CorkyCorky the Dog (uncredited)

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