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The Crime Doctor's Diary
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The Crime Doctor's Diary

1949-03-15 · 61 min · ★ 6.2

Crime

A criminal psychologist tries to clear his patient of arson charges.

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Directors
Seymour Friedman
Production companies
Larry Darmour Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Warner BaxterWarner BaxterDr. Robert Ordway
Stephen DunneStephen DunneSteve Carter
Lois MaxwellLois MaxwellJane Darrin
Adele JergensAdele JergensInez Gray
Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongGeorge 'Goldie' Harrigan
Don BeddoeDon BeddoePhillip Bellem
Whit BissellWhit BissellPete Bellem

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