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The Lady in the Morgue
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The Lady in the Morgue

1938-04-22 · 67 min · ★ 7.0

Mystery · Crime

A detective investigates the disappearance of a girl's body from the city morgue.

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Directors
Otis Garrett
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Preston FosterPreston FosterDet. Bill Crane
Patricia EllisPatricia EllisMrs. Sam Taylor
Frank JenksFrank JenksDoc Williams
Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonPolice Lieutenant Strom
Bill ElliottBill ElliottChauncey Courtland
Roland DrewRoland DrewSam Taylor
Barbara PepperBarbara PepperKay Renshaw
Joe DowningJoe DowningSteve Collins
Archie RobbinsArchie RobbinsFrankie French
Al HillAl HillSpitzy
Morgan WallaceMorgan WallaceInspector Layman
Brian BurkeJohnson
Donald KerrDonald KerrGreening
Don BrodieDon BrodieTaxi Driver
Rollo LloydRollo LloydCoroner
Gordon HartColonel Black
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerAl Horn (uncredited)
Eddie HallEddie HallSpectator at the Hearing (uncredited)
Peter Lind HayesPeter Lind HayesElevator Operator (uncredited)
Stanley PriceStanley PriceFrench's Henchman (uncredited)

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