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Decoy

1946-09-14 · 76 min · ★ 5.9

Crime · Thriller

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 GillieJean GillieMargot Shelby
Edward NorrisEdward NorrisJim Vincent
Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongFrank Olins
Herbert RudleyHerbert RudleyDr. Craig
Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardSergeant Joe Portugal
Marjorie WoodworthMarjorie WoodworthNurse
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtTommy
Carole DonneCarole DonneWaitress
John ShayAl
Bert RoachBert RoachBartender
Rosemary BertrandRuth
Ray TealRay TealPoliceman (uncredited)

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