The Mysterious Mr. Valentine

The Mysterious Mr. Valentine

The Mysterious Mr. Valentine

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The Mysterious Mr. Valentine

"THE PAY-OFF WAS MURDER!"

1946

0h 56m

4.1(13 votes)

Crime

Overview

Janet Spencer is driving down a country road when one of her tires blows out. This seemingly innocuous, everyday occurrence leads Linda into a labyrinth of murder, blackmail and intrigue.

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Production Companies

Republic Pictures

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

William Henry

Steve Morgan

William Henry

Acting

Linda Stirling

Janet Spencer

Linda Stirling

Acting

Virginia Christine

Lola Carson

Virginia Christine

Acting

Thomas E. Jackson

Police Lt. Milo Jones

Thomas E. Jackson

Acting

Barbara Woodell

Rita Armstrong

Barbara Woodell

Acting

Kenne Duncan

Sam Priestly

Kenne Duncan

Acting

Virginia Brissac

Martha, the Housekeeper

Virginia Brissac

Acting

Lyle Latell

Peter Musso, Henchman

Lyle Latell

Acting

Ernie Adams

Frank Gary, Henchman

Ernie Adams

Acting

Tristram Coffin

John Armstrong

Tristram Coffin

Acting

Arthur Space

County Coroner

Arthur Space

Acting

Robert Bice

Doctor

Robert Bice

Acting

Roy Barcroft

Blackmailer (voice) (uncredited)

Roy Barcroft

Acting

Symona Boniface

Landlady (uncredited)

Symona Boniface

Acting

Ed Cassidy

Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Ed Cassidy

Acting

James Linn

Reporter (uncredited)

No Image

Acting

Charles Sullivan

George - the Mechanic (uncredited)

Charles Sullivan

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