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The Man in Blue
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The Man in Blue

1937-05-30 · 67 min · ★ 10.0

Action · Crime · Drama · Romance

A police officer who kills a thief during the commission of a robbery takes on the responsibility of raising the man's son.

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Directors
Milton Carruth
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert WilcoxRobert WilcoxFrankie Dunne
Edward EllisEdward EllisMartin Dunne
Nan GreyNan GreyJune Hanson
Richard CarleRichard CarleWillie Loomis
Ralph MorganRalph MorganThe 'Professor'
Alma KrugerAlma KrugerMrs. Dunne
Bill BurrudBill BurrudFrankie as a Boy
Aggie HerringAggie HerringAggie
Frederick BurtonParke Lewis
Herbert CorthellPatrolman Pat Casey
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonDistrict Attorney
Milburn StoneMilburn StoneHenchman 'Dutch'

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