The Prowler

May 25, 1951

1h 33m

★ 6.8

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Overview

Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Horizon Pictures

The Prowler Trailers

Cast

Webb Garwood

Van Heflin

Susan Gilvray

Evelyn Keyes

Bud Crocker

John Maxwell

Grace Crocker

Katherine Warren

William Gilvray

Emerson Treacy

Martha Gilvray

Madge Blake

Doctor James

Wheaton Chambers

Coroner

Robert Osterloh

John Gilvray

Sherry Hall

Motel Manager

Louise Lorimer

John Gilvray's Voice (voice) (uncredited)

Dalton Trumbo

Spectator at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

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