

Decoy
1946-09-14 · 76 min · ★ 5.9
A fatally shot female gangleader recounts her sordid life of crime to a police officer just before she dies.
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- Directors
- Jack Bernhard
- Production companies
- Bernhard-Brandt Productions, Monogram Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jean GillieMargot Shelby
Edward NorrisJim Vincent
Robert ArmstrongFrank Olins
Herbert RudleyDr. Craig
Sheldon LeonardSergeant Joe Portugal
Marjorie WoodworthNurse
Philip Van ZandtTommy
Carole DonneWaitress
Bert RoachBartender
Ray TealPoliceman (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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