Smooth as Silk (1946)
Overview
An attorney enraged over the prosecution of two innocent people goes on a killing spree.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.361 |
Directed By
Charles Barton
Crew
Charles Barton
Florence Ryerson
Colin Clements
Elwood Bredell
Dane Lussier
TOP CAST
Kent Taylor
Mark Fenton (Defense Attorney)
Virginia Grey
Paula Marlowe
Milburn Stone
John Kimble (District Attorney)
John Litel
Stephen Elliott
Jane Adams
Susan Marlowe
Danny Morton
Don Elliott
Charles Trowbridge
Fletcher Holliday
Theresa Harris
Louise (Maid)
Harry Cheshire
Wolcott
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