The Squeaker (1937): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, The Squeaker is a drama, krimi, mystery and liebesfilm film directed by William K. Howard, running about 77 minutes. “Who's hand writes these messages of death?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. London's jewel thieves are under the thumb of a mysterious fence, who ruthlessly exposes any thief who crosses him. Desperate, Scotland Yard re-hires ex-Inspector Barrabal who, as a known drunkard, is ideally suited to go undercover with a faked criminal record (which may spoil his chances with lovely Carol Stedman).
Who’s in it. The Squeaker stars Edmund Lowe as Inspector Barrabal, Sebastian Shaw as Frank Sutton, Ann Todd as Carol Stedman and Tamara Desni as Tamara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Squeaker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Squeaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Squeaker tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Squeaker (1937)?
- In USA, The Squeaker is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Squeaker worth watching?
- The Squeaker holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krimi, mystery and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Squeaker?
- The Squeaker stars Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw, Ann Todd, Tamara Desni and Robert Newton.
- When was The Squeaker released?
- The Squeaker was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.