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The Patient Vanishes
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The Patient Vanishes

1941-07-21 · 73 min · ★ 10.0

Thriller · Mystery

Action and excitement beckon as popular sleuth Mick Cardby goes on the trail of a missing girl, and finds himself in the clutches of a gang of blackmailers.

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Directors
Lawrence Huntington
Production companies
John Argyle Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

James MasonJames MasonMick Cardby
Mary ClareMary ClareMatron
Margaret VynerMargaret VynerMollie Bennett
Gordon McLeodGordon McLeodInsepctor Cardby
Frederick ValkFrederick ValkDr. Moger
Barbara EverestBarbara EverestMrs. Cardby
Barbara JamesLena Morne
G.H. MulcasterG.H. MulcasterLord Morne
Eric ClaveringAl
Terry ConlinDetective Sergeant Trotter
W.G. FayW.G. FayMr. Eslick
Brefni O'RorkeDr. Crosbie
Michael RennieMichael RennieInspector

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