Directed by:
John ReinhardtScreenplay:
Robert Presnell Sr.Cinematography:
Henry SharpComposer:
Rudy SchragerCast:
Lee Tracy, Don Castle, Julie Bishop, Anabel Shaw, Regis Toomey, Douglas Walton, Francis Ford, Anthony Warde, Argentina Brunetti, Bert Stevens, Rory Mallinson (more)Plots(1)
Whodunit set against a newspaper background. Detective Castle is hired by newspaper editor Tracy, who wants protection from some alleged threats on his life. It soon turns out that Tracy is the bad guy of the story. He has killed his publisher, an undercover investigator working for the publisher, and a buddy--all in an effort to gain control of the newspaper. Tracy has hired Castle to throw off suspicion, but it isn't long before Castle catches on to what's going on and takes care of Tracy. The film earned an Academy Award nomination for its special effects. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Lee Tracy
USA
Best movies:
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Don Castle
USA
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Julie Bishop
USA
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Anabel Shaw
USA
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Regis Toomey
USA
Best movies:
Producers' Showcase (1954) (series)
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Douglas Walton
Canada
Best movies:
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Francis Ford
USA
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The Ox-Bow Incident (1942)
Anthony Warde
USA
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The Sea Hawk (1940)
Argentina Brunetti
Argentina
Best movies:
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Bert Stevens
USA
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Rory Mallinson
USA
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Franklyn Farnum
USA
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Wilson Wood
USA
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