The Girl in the Case

The Girl in the Case

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NR 1944 · 65 min · ★ 6.6 · Mystery, Comedy

William Warner is a lawyer who is famous for his skill at opening any kind of lock, making him a valuable commodity. William is unknowingly enlisted by German spies who want him to open a chest containing a secret formula. This leads to a madcap adventure involving spies, the police and lots of picked locks!

Directed by William Berke · Written by Dorcas Cochran

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