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The Mystery Man

1935-02-12 · 65 min · ★ 5.6

Crime · Mystery · Romance · Comedy

Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.

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Directors
Ray McCarey
Production companies
Paul Malvern Productions, Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongLarry Doyle
Maxine DoyleMaxine DoyleAnne Ogilvie
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerEllwyn A. 'Jo-Jo' Jonas
LeRoy MasonLeRoy MasonThe Eel, Gangster
James BurkeJames BurkeManaging Editor Marvin
Guy UsherGuy UsherDistrict Attorney Johnson
James P. BurtisJames P. BurtisWhalen
Monte CollinsMonte CollinsDunn, Reporter
Sam LufkinSam LufkinWeeks
Otto FriesOtto FriesNate, Pawnbroker
Norman HoustonT. Fulton Whistler
Dell HendersonDell HendersonMr. Clark, Hotel Manager
Lee ShumwayLee ShumwayPlainclothes Man
Sam FlintSam FlintJerome Roberts, Publisher
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneBar Waiter (uncredited)
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyBaggage Handler (uncredited)
Rollo LloydRollo LloydReporter (uncredited)
Bruce MitchellTraffic Policeman (uncredited)
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorTrain Depot Waiter (uncredited)
Herb VigranHerb VigranFingerprint Man (uncredited)

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