

Eyes of the Underworld
1942-10-02 · 61 min · ★ 5.6
Blackmail and murder in a tale of an auto-theft ring.
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- Directors
- Roy William Neill
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Richard DixPolice Chief Richard Bryan
Wendy BarrieBetty Standing
Lon Chaney Jr.Benny
Lloyd CorriganJ.C. Thomas
Don PorterEdward Jason
Billy LeeMickey Bryan
Marc LawrenceGordon Finch
Edward PawleyLance Merlin
Joseph CrehanKirby - Assistant Police Chief
Wade BotelerSgt. Clancy
Steve PendletonHub Gelsey
Paul BryarTaylor (uncredited)
Sonny BuppStudent Fighting with Mickey
Eddy ChandlerKelly - Policeman (uncredited)
Earle S. DeweyPhil - Bartender (uncredited)
Charles SherlockReporter (uncredited)
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