The Mind of Mr. Reeder
Mystery · Crime · Drama
Overview
Mr. Reeder, a somewhat eccentric old gentleman employed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, gets it into his head to break up a counterfeiting ring.
Top Cast


Will Fyffe
Will Fyffe
J.G. Reeder
Will Fyffe
J.G. Reeder


Kay Walsh
Kay Walsh
Peggy Gillette
Kay Walsh
Peggy Gillette


George Curzon
George Curzon
Welford
George Curzon
Welford


Chili Bouchier
Chili Bouchier
Elsa Weford
Chili Bouchier
Elsa Weford


Lesley Wareing
Lesley Wareing
Mrs. Gaylor
Lesley Wareing
Mrs. Gaylor


Romilly Lunge
Romilly Lunge
Inspector Gaylor
Romilly Lunge
Inspector Gaylor


Ronald Shiner
Ronald Shiner
Sam Hackett
Ronald Shiner
Sam Hackett


Wally Patch
Wally Patch
Lomer
Wally Patch
Lomer


George Hayes
George Hayes
Brady
George Hayes
Brady


Patricia Roc
Patricia Roc
Doris Bevan
Patricia Roc
Doris Bevan
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