Calling Paul Temple

Calling Paul Temple

1948 · 92 min · ★ 6.7 · Mystery, Crime

Paul Temple is called in to help Scotland Yard track down a serial killer who has murdered several wealthy women.

Directed by Maclean Rogers · Written by Kathleen Butler

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