

Crime · Drama
Overview
A barber gives in to temptation and steals some money, leading to blackmail and murder.
Top Cast


Ralph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Will Kobling
Ralph Richardson
Will Kobling


Diana Wynyard
Diana Wynyard
Kit Kobling
Diana Wynyard
Kit Kobling


Romney Brent
Romney Brent
Jimsey Jones
Romney Brent
Jimsey Jones


Mary Clare
Mary Clare
Lizzie Crane
Mary Clare
Lizzie Crane


Henry Oscar
Henry Oscar
Andrew Pilleger
Henry Oscar
Andrew Pilleger
Dave Crowley
Dave Crowley
Jim Smith
Dave Crowley
Jim Smith


Gertrude Musgrove
Gertrude Musgrove
Dora Smith
Gertrude Musgrove
Dora Smith


Frederick Leister
Frederick Leister
Inspector
Frederick Leister
Inspector
Ivan Brandt
Ivan Brandt
Wilson
Ivan Brandt
Wilson


Sara Allgood
Sara Allgood
Bridget O'Brien
Sara Allgood
Bridget O'Brien
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