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Crown v. Stevens
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Crown v. Stevens

1936-08-03 · 66 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Thriller · Drama

When an ex-dancer marries a man for his money she is surprised to find he is a real skinflint. She owes a lot of money to a loan-shark who is after her. However, her husband does carry a lot of life insurance.

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Directors
Michael Powell
Production companies
Warner Bros. First National
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Beatrix ThomsonBeatrix ThomsonDoris Stevens
Patric KnowlesPatric KnowlesChris Jensen
Glennis LorimerMiss Molly Hobbes
Reginald PurdellReginald PurdellAlf
Allan JeayesAllan JeayesInspector Carter
Frederick PiperFrederick PiperArthur Stevens
Googie WithersGoogie WithersElla Levine
Mabel PoultonMabel PoultonMamie
Davina WhitehouseMaggie - Stevens' Maid
Morris HarveyMorris HarveyMaurice Bayleck
Bernard MilesBernard MilesDetective Wells

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