

Alias a Gentleman
1948-02-03 · 76 min · ★ 6.8
Aging ex-con tries to stop his daughter from getting involved with shady characters.
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- Directors
- Harry Beaumont
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Wallace BeeryJim Breedin
Tom DrakeJohnny Lorgen
Dorothy PatrickElaine Carter
Gladys GeorgeMadge Parkson
Leon AmesMatt Enley
Warner AndersonCapt. Charlie Lopen
John QualenNo End
Sheldon LeonardHarry Bealer
Trevor BardetteJig Johnson
Marc KrahSpats Edwards
Jeff CoreyZu
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