A Night for Crime

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Overview

A dark night in war time, with several black-outs, it's just a night for murder. Susan Cooper, a fast-talking girl reporter, doubles as amateur sleuth solving yet another mystery among Hollywood's famous.

Cast: Glenda Farrell, Lyle Talbot, Ralph Sanford, Forrest Taylor, Donald Kirke, more

Director: Alexis Thurn-Taxis

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Cast

Glenda Farrell

Susan Cooper

Lyle Talbot

Joe Powell

Ralph Sanford

Det. Hoffman

Forrest Taylor

Police Chief Williams

Donald Kirke

Hamilton Hart

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Lynn Starr

Carol Lynn

Lina Basquette

Mona Harrison

Rick Vallin

Arthur Evans

Marjorie Manners

Ellen Smith

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Edna Harris

Telephone Operator

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Jimmy Starr

Columnist

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Erskine Johnson

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Edwin Schallert

Columnist

Harry Crocker

Columnist

Ruby Dandridge

Alice Jones/Cook (uncredited)

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