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The Costello Case
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The Costello Case

1930-10-14 · 65 min · ★ 8.0

Crime · Drama

An Irish policeman handles gangsters, a mystery woman and a wise-guy reporter.

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Directors
Walter Lang
Production companies
James Cruze Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Tom MooreTom MooreMahoney
Lola LaneLola LaneMollie
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsBlair
Wheeler OakmanWheeler OakmanMile-Away-Harry
Russell HardieRussell HardieJimmie
William B. DavidsonWilliam B. DavidsonSaunders
Dorothy VernonDorothy VernonLandlady
Jack RichardsonJack RichardsonDonnelly
W.E. LawrenceW.E. LawrenceBabe
Millard K. WilsonHenderson
Edward LeSaintEdward LeSaint

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