Flannelfoot

Nov 1, 1953

1h 14m

★ 5.5

Overview

Ace crime reporter Watling tries to discover the identity of a notorious jewel thief, but his informant is murdered. At a house party, Watling helps detective Adam expose the criminal.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Production Companies

E.J. Fancey Productions

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Cast

Det. Sgt. Fitzgerald

Ronald Howard

Kathleen Fraser

Mary Germaine

Frank Mitchell

Jack Watling

Insp. Duggan

Ronald Adam

Lord Wexford

Stuart Lindsell

Renee Wexford

Gene Anderson

Andy Fraser

Peter Hammond

Ginger

Graham Stark

Bill Neilson

Edwin Richfield

Superintendent Carter

Alastair Hunter

Cynthia Leyland

Adrienne Scott

Hawkins

Michael McCarthy

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