Fingers at the Window

Fingers at the Window

DANGER AT NIGHTFALL!

NR 1942 · 80 min · ★ 5.7 · Mystery, Thriller

In Chicago, an unemployed actor aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of ax murders, apparently committed by a lunatic.

Directed by Charles Lederer · Written by Rose Caylor

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