The Argyle Secrets

The Argyle Secrets

International intrigue... told in terms of treachery!

NR 1948 · 64 min · ★ 6.2 · Mystery, Thriller

A framed reporter and the crooks on his trail scramble to locate a book containing the names of American war profiteers and traitors who collaborated with the Nazis during the war.

Directed by Cy Endfield · Written by Cy Endfield

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Cast

William Gargan Harry Mitchell
Marjorie Lord Marla
Ralph Byrd Lt. Samuel Sampson
Jack Reitzen Panama Archie
John Banner Winter
Barbara Billingsley Elizabeth Court
Alex Frazer Jor McBrod
Peter Brocco Scanlon
George Anderson Allen Pierce
Mickey Simpson Gil Hobrey
Alvin Hammer Melyin 'Pinky' Pincus
Carole Donne The Nurse

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