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Scared Stiff
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Scared Stiff

1945-06-22 · 65 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy · Horror · Mystery

A meek reporter happens upon a murder, an escaped gangster and a stolen jade chess set.

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Directors
Frank McDonald
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack HaleyJack HaleyLarry Elliot
Ann SavageAnn SavageSally Warren
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneGeorge 'Deacon' Markham
Veda Ann BorgVeda Ann BorgFlo Rosson
Roger PryorRoger PryorRichardson
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneMink
Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett KeaneProf. Wisner
Lucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldCharles Waldeck / Preston Waldeck
Paul HurstSheriff
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthEmerson Cooke
Eily MalyonEily MalyonMrs. Cooke
Buddy SwanOliver Waldeck
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinDeputy with Rifle (Uncredited)
Dick CurtisDick CurtisBus Driver (Uncredited)
Edward EarleEdward EarleJoshua Elliott (Uncredited)
Charles WilliamsCharles WilliamsReporter (Uncredited)
Jack DeeryChess Match Spectator (uncredited)
Eric MayneEric MayneChess Match Spectator (uncredited)

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