

Bobby Ware Is Missing
1955-10-23 · 67 min · ★ 8.0
This suspense film revolves around the crime of child abduction. The parents of the missing child undertake a feverish search for their son. The police are contacted, and a ransom letter is received.
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- Directors
- Thomas Carr
- Production companies
- Allied Artists Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Neville BrandPolice Lt. Andy Flynn
Arthur FranzGeorge Ware
Jean WillesJanet Ware
Walter ReedMax Goodwin
Paul PicerniAlfred Gledhill
Kim CharneyBobby Ware
Peter LeedsMackey of F.B.I.
Richard CranePolice Car Deputy in Car #12 (as Dick Crane)
John HamiltonStearns - Goodwin's Associate (uncredited)
William SchallertPolice Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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