

Blind Spot
1947-02-06 · 73 min · ★ 5.3
A struggling writer becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation when his publisher is found dead in a manner mirroring one of the writer's proposed mystery storylines.
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- Directors
- Robert Gordon
- Production companies
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- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Chester MorrisJeffrey Andrews
Constance DowlingEvelyn Green
Steven GerayLloyd Harrison
James BellDet. Lt. Fred Applegate
William ForrestHenry Small
Sid TomackMike, the waiter-bartender
Paul E. BurnsThe Night Watchman
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