

Crime · Drama · Mystery
Overview
When a ransom bid results in the death of a child, the police have only one lead – the old lady who witnessed the kidnapper using a public phone box. Though her recollection is vague, she volunteers to act as bait for the killer – telling the press that she had seen the kidnapper's face and she waits for him to attack.
Top Cast


Dan Duryea
Dan Duryea
John Hopta
Dan Duryea
John Hopta


Isa Miranda
Isa Miranda
Rosa Marotta
Isa Miranda
Rosa Marotta


Gwen Watford
Gwen Watford
Jackie Hopta
Gwen Watford
Jackie Hopta


Peter Madden
Peter Madden
Supt. Hume
Peter Madden
Supt. Hume


Barry Warren
Barry Warren
Det. Sgt. Connor
Barry Warren
Det. Sgt. Connor
Alan Edwards
Alan Edwards
Mr. Wilson
Alan Edwards
Mr. Wilson


Jean Aubrey
Jean Aubrey
Trudy
Jean Aubrey
Trudy
Arnold Bell
Arnold Bell
Desk Sergeant
Arnold Bell
Desk Sergeant


Patrick Newell
Patrick Newell
Neighbour
Patrick Newell
Neighbour


Hedger Wallace
Hedger Wallace
Reporter
Hedger Wallace
Reporter
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