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Pier 23
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Pier 23

1951-05-11 · 58 min · ★ 5.5

Crime · Mystery · Drama

Pier 23 was one of three hour-long mysteries produced by Lippert Productions for both TV and theatrical release. Each of the three films was evenly divided into two half-hour "episodes," and each starred Hugh Beaumont as San Francisco-based amateur sleuth Dennis O'Brien. In Pier 23, O'Brien first tackles the case of a wrestler who has died of a suspicious heart attack after refusing to lose a match. He then agrees to help a priest talk an escaped criminal into returning to prison.

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Directors
William Berke
Production companies
Sigmund Neufeld Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontDennis O'Brien
Ann SavageAnn SavageAnn Harmon
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyProf. Shicker
Richard TravisRichard TravisPolice Inspector Lt. Bruger
Margia DeanMargia DeanFlo Klingle
Mike MazurkiMike MazurkiApe Danowski
David BruceDavid BruceCharles Giffen
Raymond GreenleafRaymond GreenleafFather Donovan
Eve MillerEve MillerNorma Harmon
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenDr. Earl J. Tomkins
Joi LansingJoi LansingThe Cocktail Waitress
Peter MamakosPeter MamakosNick Garrison
Chris DrakeChris DrakeMike Greeley
Billy VargaBilly VargaWillie Klingle
John IndrisanoMushy Cavelli
Richard MonahanHenry - Bartender
Charles WagenheimCharles WagenheimLefty - Policy Man
Jack ChefeJack ChefeWaiter (uncredited)
Heinie ConklinHeinie ConklinCounter Man (uncredited)
Jack GordonWrestling Match Spectator (uncredited)

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