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Inside Story

1939-03-10 · 60 min · ★ 9.0

Mystery · Comedy

A good-hearted reporter attempts to find the loneliest woman in New York so he can give her an old-fashioned Christmas on a farm..

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Directors
Ricardo Cortez
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael WhalenMichael WhalenBarney Callahan
Jean RogersJean RogersJune White
Chick ChandlerChick ChandlerSnapper Doolan
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyGus Brawley
John 'Dusty' KingJohn 'Dusty' KingPaul Randall
Jane DarwellJane DarwellAunt Mary Perkins
June GaleJune GaleEunice
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersUncle Ben Perkins
Theodore von EltzTheodore von EltzWhitey
Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkCollins
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownJ.B. Douglas
Charles LaneCharles LaneDistrict Attorney
George DavisGeorge DavisWaiter (uncredited)

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