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Highways by Night
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Highways by Night

1942-10-02 · 65 min · ★ 7.3

Adventure · Comedy · Crime · Romance

A young millionaire (Richard Carlson) joins the real world and meets a maid (Jane Randolph) and mobsters.

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Directors
Peter Godfrey
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Richard CarlsonRichard CarlsonTommy Van Steel
Jane RandolphJane RandolphPeggy Fogarty
Jane DarwellJane DarwellGrandma Fogarty
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneLeo Bronson
Ray CollinsRay CollinsBen Van Steel, Tommy's Uncle
Gordon JonesGordon Jones'Footsy' Fogarty
Renee GodfreyRenee GodfreyEllen Cromwell
Iris AdrianIris AdrianBlonde Chorine
Jack La RueJack La RueJohnny Lieber, Gangster
John McGuireJohn McGuireJames 'Duke' Wellington
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandJudkins - Hotel Manager
Marten LamontMarten LamontReggie
James SeayJames SeayWestbrook, the Man with Trucks
Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkPolice Captain James
Paul FixPaul FixGabby
Emory ParnellEmory ParnellPolice Sergeant Ransome
David BruceDavid BruceHerman - Desk Clerk (uncredited)

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