I Cheated the Law

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I Cheated the Law

"A triple cross that almost became a triple murder!"

1949

1h 9m

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Overview

An attorney (Tom Conway) learns he was duped into being his gangster murder client's (Steve Brodie) alibi.

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13 members

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Tom Conway

John Campbell

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Steve Brodie

Frank Bricolle

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Robert Osterloh

Joe Corsi

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Barbara Billingsley

Ruth Campbell

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Russell Hicks

District Attorney Randolph

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James Seay

Rodd Simpson

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Chet Huntley

Himself, Chet Huntley

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Tommy Noonan

Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)

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William Gould

First Judge

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Harry Harvey

Second Judge

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Garry Owen

Jerry

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Charles Wagenheim

Al Markham

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Paul Campbell

Harry (uncredited)

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