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Private Detective 62

1933-06-10 · 66 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A former government agent in France, who has failed at an assignment and been disavowed, is deported back to the USA, where he can only find work at a low-rent detective agency. He soon gets involved with a woman with ties to a crooked gambling club owner, who is a client of his agency.

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Directors
Michael Curtiz
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William PowellWilliam PowellDonald Free
Margaret LindsayMargaret LindsayJanet Reynolds
Arthur HohlArthur HohlDan Hogan
Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyAmy Moran
Gordon WestcottGordon WestcottTony Bandor
Natalie MoorheadNatalie MoorheadHelen Burns
James BellJames BellWhitey
Hobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughHarcourt S. Burns
Irving BaconIrving BaconCab Driver
Arthur ByronArthur ByronTracey (Uncredited)
Heinie ConklinHeinie ConklinBartender (Uncredited)
Eddie DunnEddie DunnClub Doorman (Uncredited)
Charles LaneCharles LaneProcess Server (Uncredited)
Eddie PhillipsEddie PhillipsMrs. Wright's Paramour (Uncredited)
Georges RenaventGeorges RenaventShip's Captain Henri LaFarge (Uncredited)
Sheila TerrySheila TerryMrs. Wright (Uncredited)
Charles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonClub Bartender (Uncredited)
Toby WingToby WingFree's Lady Friend (Uncredited)
Joan BarclayJoan BarclayGambler (Uncredited)
Bill ElliottBill ElliottMan at Roulette Table (Uncredited)

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