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Time to Kill
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Time to Kill

1942-12-24 · 61 min · ★ 5.9

Mystery

Lloyd Nolan is back as detective Michael Shayne who's in search of a stolen coin.

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Directors
Herbert I. Leeds
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanMichael Shayne
Heather AngelHeather AngelMyrle Davis
Doris MerrickDoris MerrickLinda Conquest Murdock
Ethel GriffiesEthel GriffiesMrs. Murdock
Ralph ByrdRalph ByrdLou Venter, bodyguard
Richard LaneRichard LaneLt. Breeze
Sheila BromleySheila BromleyLois Morny
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumAlexander Morny
Phyllis KennedyPhyllis KennedyIna Smithers
James SeayJames SeayLeslie Murdock
Charles WilliamsCharles WilliamsDentist
Syd SaylorSyd SaylorMailman
Lester SharpeLester SharpeElisha Washburn
William PawleyWilliam PawleyHensch
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleManager, Florence Apartments

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