The Costello Case

The Costello Case

Who put Costello on the spot?

1930 · 65 min · ★ 8.0 · Crime, Drama

An Irish policeman handles gangsters, a mystery woman and a wise-guy reporter.

Directed by Walter Lang · Written by F. McGrew Willis

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