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Crime Ring

Crime Ring

1938 1h 10mCrimeDrama

Fake fortunetellers win the confidence of clients and then get them to part with their money by buying mining stocks which are worthless.

2.9/5

TMDB score· 4 votes

Synopsis

Fake fortunetellers win the confidence of clients and then get them to part with their money by buying mining stocks which are worthless.

The vibe

attempted murder

Behind it

Leslie GoodwinsLeslie GoodwinsDirectorJ. Robert BrenScreenplayGladys AtwaterScreenplayReginald TavinerStoryJack MacKenzieCinematography

Cast

Allan LaneAllan LaneJoe Ryan
Clara BlandickClara BlandickPhoebe Sawyer
Inez CourtneyInez CourtneyKitty
Ben WeldenBen WeldenNate
Bradley PageBradley PageLionel Whitmore
Frances MercerFrances MercerJudy Allen
Walter MillerWalter MillerJenner
Frank M. ThomasFrank M. ThomasThomas Redwine
Vinton HayworthVinton HayworthMoe Buzzell
Morgan ConwayMorgan ConwayRay Taylor
George IrvingGeorge IrvingClifton
Leona RobertsLeona RobertsMrs. Wharton
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeL. Marvin
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsSecond Fortune Teller
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerGeorge Myles
Helen Jerome EddyHelen Jerome EddyMrs. Myles
Fern EmmettFern EmmettAlice-Phoebe's Maid
Paul FixPaul FixSlim

Director

Leslie Goodwins

Writers

J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater, Reginald Taviner

Release date

8 Jul 1938

Runtime

1h 10m

Studio

RKO Radio Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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