Mary Ryan, Detective

Mary Ryan, Detective

1949 · 68 min · ★ 5.3 · Crime, Mystery, Action, Adventure

A female police detective enters jail to gain the confidence of a shoplifter and learn the identity of the leader of a stolen goods racket.

Directed by Abby Berlin · Written by George Bricker

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