Special Investigator
RICHARD DIX in the story of a crime
1936 · 61 min · ★ 5.4 · Crime, Drama, Romance
A lawyer changes from defending public enemies to bringing them to justice after his brother is killed.
Directed by Louis King · Written by Thomas Lennon
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Richard Dix Bill Fenwick -
Margaret Callahan Virginia Selton -
Erik Rhodes Benny Gray -
Owen Davis Jr. George Fenwick - R Ray Mayer Dutch
- H Harry Jans Cy Adams
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Joe Sawyer Jim Plummer -
J. Carrol Naish Eddie Selton -
Sheila Terry Judy Taylor -
Jed Prouty Dr. Reynolds -
Russell Hicks Inspector Perkett -
Si Jenks Hiram
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