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The Inner Circle

1946-08-07 · 57 min · ★ 5.7

Thriller · Crime · Mystery

A fresh-faced young detective gets set up, framed for murder, and alibied by a smart blonde.

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Directors
Philip Ford
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Adele MaraAdele MaraGeraldine Travis, alias Gerry Smith
Warren DouglasWarren DouglasJohnny Strange
William FrawleyWilliam FrawleyDet. Lt. Webb
Ricardo CortezRicardo CortezDuke York
Virginia ChristineVirginia ChristineRhoda Roberts
Ken NilesKen NilesKen, Radio Announcer
Will WrightWill WrightHenry Boggs
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsEmma Wilson
Martha MontgomeryMartha MontgomeryAnne Travis Lowe
Edward GarganEdward GarganParking Ticket Cop
Fred GrahamFred GrahamDuke's Henchman
Eddie ParkerEddie ParkerDuke's Henchman
Robert J. WilkeRobert J. WilkePolice Officer Cummings (as Bob Wilke)

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