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The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance
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The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

1941-03-06 · 74 min · ★ 6.1

Mystery

A reformed jewel thief fights to clear his name when he's framed for murder.

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Directors
Sidney Salkow
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Warren WilliamWarren WilliamMichael Lanyard
June StoreyJune StoreyGloria Foster
Henry WilcoxonHenry WilcoxonFrank Jordan
Eric BloreEric BloreJamison
Thurston HallThurston HallInspector Crane
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeSheriff Haggerty
Evalyn KnappEvalyn KnappEvelyn Jordan
Fred KelseyFred KelseyDetective Dickens
William ForrestWilliam ForrestVic Hilton
Walter KingsfordWalter KingsfordDr. Hooper Tupman
Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesJohnny Baker
Ben TaggartBen TaggartTrain Conductor
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsNewsstand Clerk
Irving BaconIrving BaconProjectionist
Stanley BrownStanley BrownPoliceman on Train
Edmund CobbEdmund CobbCop In Charge of Vault Opening
Art GilmoreArt GilmoreNewsreel Announcer
Jesse GravesJesse GravesTrain Steward
Chuck HamiltonChuck HamiltonCop
Eddie HartCop

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