Roaring City
PISTOL POINT SUSPENSE...ON THE STREETS OF THE ROARING CITY
NR 1951 · 59 min · ★ 5.1 · Crime, Drama
A San Francisco private eye finds himself under suspicion while investigating a prizefighter's murder.
Directed by William Berke · Written by Julian Harmon
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Hugh Beaumont Dennis O'Brien -
Edward Brophy 'Professor' Fredrick Simpson Schicka -
Richard Travis Inspector Bruger -
Joan Valerie Irma Rand -
Wanda McKay Sylvia Rand -
Rebel Randall Gail Chase -
William Tannen Ed Gannon -
Greg McClure Steve Belzig alias Vic Lundy -
Anthony Warde Bill Rafferty -
Abner Biberman Eddie Paige -
Stanley Price Harry Barton - A A.J. Roth Sparring Partner
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