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He Walked by Night
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He Walked by Night

1949-02-06 · 79 min · ★ 6.7

Thriller · Crime

Roy Martin aka Roy Morgan is a burglar and former war-time Radio & Electronics Engineer who listens in to radio police calls, allowing him to stay one step ahead of the cops.

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Directors
Alfred L. Werker
Production companies
Bryan Foy Productions, Eagle-Lion Films (US)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BasehartRichard BasehartRoy Martin / Roy Morgan
Scott BradyScott BradyPolice Sgt. Marty Brennan
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsPolice Captain Breen
Whit BissellWhit BissellPaul Reeves
James CardwellJames CardwellPolice Sgt. Chuck Jones
Jack WebbJack WebbLee Whitey
Reed HadleyReed HadleyNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Frank CadyFrank CadyPete Hammond
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsMilk Customer
Jane AdamsJane AdamsNurse Scanion (uncredited)
Jack BaileyJack BaileyWitness in Pajamas and Robe (uncredited)
Alma BeltranMiss Montalvo (uncredited)
Robert BiceRobert BiceDetective with Capt. Breen (uncredited)
Dolores CastelliWitness (uncredited)
George ChanChinese Suspect (uncredited)
Garrett CraigGarrett CraigPatrolman (uncredited)
John DehnerJohn DehnerAssistant Bureau Chief (uncredited)
Ann DoranAnn DoranDispatcher (uncredited)
Rex DowningRex DowningYoung Hoodlum (uncredited)
Michael DuganPatrolman (uncredited)

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