The Squeaker
Who's hand writes these messages of death?
1937 · 77 min · ★ 6.3 · Romance, Crime, Drama, Mystery
London's jewel thieves are under the thumb of a mysterious fence, who ruthlessly exposes any thief who crosses him. Desperate, Scotland Yard re-hires ex-Inspector Barrabal who, as a known drunkard, is ideally suited to go undercover with a faked criminal record (which may spoil his chances with lovely Carol Stedman).
Directed by William K. Howard · Written by Ted Berkman
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Edmund Lowe Inspector Barrabal -
Sebastian Shaw Frank Sutton -
Ann Todd Carol Stedman -
Tamara Desni Tamara -
Robert Newton Larry Graeme -
Allan Jeayes Inspector Elford -
Alastair Sim Joshua Collie -
Stewart Rome Police Superintendent Marshall -
Mabel Terry-Lewis Mrs. Stedman -
Gordon McLeod Mr. Field -
Syd Crossley Minor Role - A Alf Goddard Police Sgt. Hawkins
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