The Stool Pigeon

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Overview

Hickey, a contemptible character, acts as a spy for the police, keeping them posted concerning the doings of the crooks with whom he consorts. In return, the police, although they despise him, pay him small sums of money for expenses.

Cast: Lee Shumway, R. Henry Grey, Velma Whitman, George Routh

Director: Paul Powell

Genres: Drama, Crime

Cast

Lee Shumway

Hickey - the Stool Pigeon

R. Henry Grey

Benny - the Pickpocket

Velma Whitman

Mrs. Joe King

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George Routh

Joe King

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