They Asked For It

They Asked For It

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They Asked For It

"They prayed for a murder...and got more than they bargained for!"

1939

1h 5m

3.0(1 votes)

Romance

Comedy

Crime

Overview

In this crime drama, the owner and chief editor of a newspaper gets together with two college pals and begins looking into the strange death of an old hermit who lived on the fringe of town.

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Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

William Lundigan

Steve Lewis

William Lundigan

Acting

Joy Hodges

Mary Lou Carroll

Joy Hodges

Acting

Michael Whalen

Howard Adams

Michael Whalen

Acting

Isabel Jewell

Molly Herkimer

Isabel Jewell

Acting

Lyle Talbot

Marty Collins

Lyle Talbot

Acting

Thomas Beck

Dr. Peter Sparks

Thomas Beck

Acting

Spencer Charters

Chief Lawson

Spencer Charters

Acting

James Bush

Tucker Tyler

James Bush

Acting

Charles Halton

Dr. Tyler

Charles Halton

Acting

Edward McWade

'Pi' Kelly

Edward McWade

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