The Silver Greyhound
Crime · Thriller
Overview
A King’s Messenger has important documents stolen by a female spy. The plot follows the messenger’s uncle as he takes action to track down the culprit, retrieve the papers, and unmask the spy.
Top Cast


Percy Marmont
Percy Marmont
Norton Fitzwarren
Percy Marmont
Norton Fitzwarren


Anthony Bushell
Anthony Bushell
Gerald Varrick
Anthony Bushell
Gerald Varrick


Dino Galvani
Dino Galvani
Valdez
Dino Galvani
Valdez
Janice Adair
Janice Adair
Ira Laennic
Janice Adair
Ira Laennic
Harry Hutchinson
Harry Hutchinson
Regan
Harry Hutchinson
Regan
J.A. O'Rourke
J.A. O'Rourke
O'Brien
J.A. O'Rourke
O'Brien
Eric Stanley
Eric Stanley
Valdez
Eric Stanley
Valdez
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