

Among the Living
1941-12-12 · 69 min · ★ 6.1
A mentally unstable man, who has been kept in isolation for years, escapes and causes trouble for his identical twin brother.
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- Directors
- Stuart Heisler
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Albert DekkerJohn Raden / Paul Raden
Susan HaywardMillie Pickens
Harry CareyDr. Ben Saunders
Frances FarmerElaine Raden
Gordon JonesBill Oakley
Jean PhillipsPeggy Nolan
Ernest WhitmanPompey
Maude EburneMrs. Pickens
Frank M. ThomasSheriff
Harlan BriggsJudge
Archie TwitchellTom Reilly
Dorothy SebastianWoman in Cafe
William StackMinister
Rod Cameron
Eddy Chandler
Lane Chandler
Catherine Craig
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