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Criminal Investigator (1942)

1942-10-23 · 1h 1m · EN
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EXCITEMENT - SUSPENSE - MYSTERY... all set the stage for one of the biggest "News Stories" of the year!

A reporter investigates the murder of a showgirl, who was the widow of a millionaire. While digging in to the mysterious murder of a showgirl (Vivian Wilcox), intrepid reporter Bob Martin (Robert Lowery) uncovers a connection between that case and another one he's been working on. An inmate (Lawrence Creighton) holds the key to the crime, but there's one problem: He's deaf and mute. Meanwhile, the murderers (Jan Wiley and Charlie Hall) appear to be working for a very powerful person.

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Jean YarbroughDirector

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Robert LoweryRobert LoweryBob MartinEdith FellowsEdith FellowsEllenJohn MiljanJohn MiljanEdward JudsonJan WileyJan WileyMiss DrakeCharles JordanCharles JordanBranniganGloria FayeGloria FayeBellaPaul BryarPaul BryarStuartGeorge O'HanlonGeorge O'HanlonPowersDick ElliottDick ElliottEd Brandt (uncredited)Lawrence CreightonLawrence CreightonBlackVivian WilcoxVivian WilcoxJoyce GreeleyAllyn DrakeAllyn DrakeJoyce Greeley (as Vivian Wilcox)

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MurderReporter

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityMurder · ReporterDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference322562Actor preference86095 · 202417 · 230669

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What is Criminal Investigator about?

A reporter investigates the murder of a showgirl, who was the widow of a millionaire. While digging in to the mysterious murder of a showgirl (Vivian Wilcox), intrepid reporter Bob Martin (Robert Lowery) uncovers a connection between that case and another one he's been working on. An inmate (Lawrence Creighton) holds the key to the crime, but there's one problem: He's deaf and mute. Meanwhile, the murderers (Jan Wiley and Charlie Hall) appear to be working for a very powerful person.

How long is Criminal Investigator?

Criminal Investigator has a runtime of 61 minutes.