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A Slight Case of Murder
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A Slight Case of Murder

1938-02-26 · 85 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Crime

Former bootlegger Remy Marco has a slight problem with foreclosing bankers, a prospective son-in-law, and four hard-to-explain corpses.

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Directors
Lloyd Bacon
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonRemy Marko
Jane BryanJane BryanMary Marko
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsMike
Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyNora Marko
Willard ParkerWillard ParkerDick Whitewood
John LitelJohn LitelPost
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyLefty
Harold HuberHarold HuberGuiseppe
Eric StanleyRitter
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyMr. Whitewood
Bobby JordanBobby JordanDouglas Fairbanks Rosenbloom
Joe DowningJoe DowningInnocence
Margaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonMrs. Cagle
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneKirk
Bert HanlonBert HanlonSad Sam
Jean BenedictRemy's Secretary
Harry SeymourThe Singer
Betty CompsonBetty CompsonLoretta
Joe CaitsJoe CaitsNo-Nose Cohen
George LloydGeorge LloydLittle Dutch

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