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The System
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The System

Apr 18, 1953
1h 30m
★ 5.3

The shakedown shootout monster-reign that crimedom called... The System

Overview

A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.

Genres

Crime

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

Frank Lovejoy

John E. 'Johnny' Merrick

Frank Lovejoy

Joan Weldon

Felice Stuart

Joan Weldon

Robert Arthur

Rex Merrick

Robert Arthur

Paul Picerni

David Wiley

Paul Picerni

Don Beddoe

Jerry Allen

Don Beddoe

Jerome Cowan

Barry X. Brady

Jerome Cowan

No Image

Mr. Marty

Dan Seymour

Sarah Selby

Liz Allen

Sarah Selby

Fay Roope

Roger Stuart

Fay Roope

Frank Richards

Charley, Merrick's Butler

Frank Richards

Vic Perrin

Little Harry Goubenek

Vic Perrin

Henry Corden

Specs alias Marty Kubek

Henry Corden

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