The Detectress
NR 1919 · 21 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy
Detective Lizzie sets out to recover the stolen plans for an invention.
Directed by Gale Henry
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Gale Henry Lizzie -
Milburn Morante Policeman - H Hap Ward One Lung
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Eddie Baker Jip Yu
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