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The Squeaker

The Squeaker

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The Squeaker

"Who's hand writes these messages of death?"

1937

1h 17m

6.3(7 votes)

Romance

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Overview

London's jewel thieves are under the thumb of a mysterious fence, who ruthlessly exposes any thief who crosses him. Desperate, Scotland Yard re-hires ex-Inspector Barrabal who, as a known drunkard, is ideally suited to go undercover with a faked criminal record (which may spoil his chances with lovely Carol Stedman).

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Edmund Lowe

Edmund Lowe

Inspector Barrabal

Sebastian Shaw

Sebastian Shaw

Frank Sutton

Ann Todd

Ann Todd

Carol Stedman

Tamara Desni

Tamara Desni

Tamara

Robert Newton

Robert Newton

Larry Graeme

Allan Jeayes

Allan Jeayes

Inspector Elford

Alastair Sim

Alastair Sim

Joshua Collie

Stewart Rome

Stewart Rome

Police Superintendent Marshall

Mabel Terry-Lewis

Mabel Terry-Lewis

Mrs. Stedman

Gordon McLeod

Gordon McLeod

Mr. Field

Creative team

Directed by: William K. Howard
Written by: Ted Berkman

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