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Killer at Large
Killer at Large

Killer at Large

THE THRILLING NEWS HUNT THAT TURNS INTO A MANHUNT!

Genres

CrimeRomance

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Two newspaper reporters become involved with another killing while investigating a murder, which leads to the involvement of the girl reporter's father.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

61 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

31 May 1947

Country

United States of America

Cast

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

Paul Kimberly

Anabel Shaw

Anabel Shaw

Anne Arnold

Charles Evans

Charles Evans

Vincent Arnold

Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson

Edward Denton

George Lynn

George Lynn

Rand

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

Bull Callahan

Ann Stanton

Ann Stanton

Margo Tremaine

Leonard Penn

Leonard Penn

Brent Maddux

Eddie Parks

Eddie Parks

Richard - the Clerk

Stanley Blystone

Stanley Blystone

Captain McManus

Howard M. Mitchell

Howard M. Mitchell

Whiteman

Jack Cheatham

Jack Cheatham

Brandon

Hazel Kerner

Hazel Kerner

Miss Riley

Hildegard Ackerman

Hildegard Ackerman

Jackie - the Hatcheck Girl

Charles King

Charles King

Bartender

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Croupier

Phil Arnold

Phil Arnold

Taxi Driver

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