"The TENSION ... of relentless pursuit ! The TERROR of unknown danger !"

1948

1h 28m

5.2(13 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

A cop investigating a jewel robbery finds that all trails lead to his girlfriend - but she claims she's being framed.

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14 members

Acting

Preston Foster

Johnny Saxon

Acting

Belita

Laura Mead

Acting

Pierre Watkin

Simon Rand, Attorney

Acting

Edna Holland

Miss Turner

Acting

Russell Hicks

Dan Meredith, Chief of Detectives

Acting

Frank Ferguson

Paul Harrison

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Joseph Crehan

Small Town Police Captain

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Larry J. Blake

Hollis Smith (as Larry Blake)

Acting

Cathy Carter

Sally Winters

No Image

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Charles McGraw

Detective

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Tris Coffin

Detective

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George Chandler

Joe, the Bartender

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Tom Fadden

Bus Passenger

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Matty Fain

Truck Driver

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