Killer at Large

Killer at Large

Killer at Large

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Killer at Large

"THE THRILLING NEWS HUNT THAT TURNS INTO A MANHUNT!"

1947

1h 1m

9.0(1 votes)

Crime

Romance

Overview

Two newspaper reporters become involved with another killing while investigating a murder, which leads to the involvement of the girl reporter's father.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

Paul Kimberly

Anabel Shaw

Anabel Shaw

Anne Arnold

Charles Evans

Charles Evans

Vincent Arnold

Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson

Edward Denton

George Lynn

George Lynn

Rand

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

Bull Callahan

Ann Stanton

Margo Tremaine

Leonard Penn

Leonard Penn

Brent Maddux

Eddie Parks

Eddie Parks

Richard - the Clerk

Stanley Blystone

Stanley Blystone

Captain McManus

Creative team

Directed by: William Beaudine
Written by: Thomas W. Blackburn
Fenton Earnshaw

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