The Long Dark Hall

The Long Dark Hall

Two great Broadway stars at their greatest!

NR 1951 · 86 min · ★ 6.7 · Crime, Drama

A devoted family man tries to help a beautiful alcoholic showgirl with her life, and becomes the the only suspect when someone else murders her.

Directed by Reginald Beck · Written by Nunnally Johnson

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