Murder Is My Beat (1955)
Overview
Mr. Dean's body is found face down in the fireplace, burned beyond recognition. Nightclub-singer Eden Lane is convicted of the crime. She is escorted to prison by one of the arresting detectives when she convinces him that she just spotted the murderer outside their train.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.065 |
Directed By
Edgar G. Ulmer
Crew
Harold E. Wellman
Aubrey Wisberg
Edgar G. Ulmer
Aubrey Wisberg
Martin Field
Aubrey Wisberg
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Aubrey Wisberg
Harry Reif
Albert Glasser
Robert Roderick
James W. Sullivan
Raoul Pagel
Albert Glasser
Ilse Lahn
Jack Byron
TOP CAST
Paul Langton
Ray Patrick
Barbara Payton
Eden Lane
Robert Shayne
Bert Rawley
Selena Royle
Beatrice Abbott
Roy Gordon
Abbott
Tracey Roberts
Patsy Flint
Kate MacKenna
Miss Sparrow
Harry Harvey
Gas Station Attendant
Jay Adler
Bartender Louie
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