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State Police

1938-03-18 · 61 min · ★ 8.0

Action · Crime · Drama · Romance

The state police try to break up racketeering in a coal mining town.

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Directors
John Rawlins
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John 'Dusty' KingJohn 'Dusty' KingSgt. Dan Prescott
William LundiganWilliam LundiganPvt. Smith / Bill Clarke
Constance MooreConstance MooreHelen Evans
Larry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeTrigger Magee
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldCharlie Wheeler
David OliverDavid OliverCorporal Duffy
Ted OsborneTed OsborneJack Evans
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinCol. C.B. Clarke
Guy UsherGuy UsherHughes
Charles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonCaptain Halstead
Eddy WallerEddy WallerConstable Higgins
Sam FlintSam FlintDeputy Joe Palmer
Jack KirkJack KirkDeputy Bill
Harry SemelsHarry SemelsAlbert Morton
Tom SteeleState Trooper Recruit
Eddie ParkerEddie ParkerState Trooper Recruit
Lester DorrLester DorrPolice Dispatcher
Reed HowesReed HowesPolice Orderly
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanMr. Owen, Mine Owner
Edmund CobbEdmund CobbMiner

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