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Outside the Three-Mile Limit
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Outside the Three-Mile Limit

1940-03-07 · 64 min · ★ 5.7

Crime · Drama

Government Agent Conway, posing as a crew member of a ship, is investigating the flood of counterfeit money that seemingly is originating for a gambling ship, moored off-shore beyond the three-mile limit and operated by gangster Dave Reeves.

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Directors
Lewis D. Collins
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack HoltJack HoltTreasury Agent Conway
Harry CareyHarry CareyCaptain Bailey
Sig RumanSig RumanVan Cleve
Eduardo CiannelliEduardo CiannelliDave Reeves
Donald BriggsDonald BriggsJimmy Rothaker
Irene WareIrene WareDorothy Kenney
Dick PurcellDick PurcellAgent Melvin Pierce
Ben WeldenBen WeldenLefty Shores
Paul FixPaul FixBill Swanson
George J. LewisGeorge J. LewisEd Morrow
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyGambler (uncredited)
Kathleen HowardKathleen HowardSocialite (uncredited)
John WrayJohn WrayShip's Captain (uncredited)

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