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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1938-05-09
Languageen
Runtime1h 1m
Production

Columbia Pictures

7.0(2)
•1938•1h 1m

Extortion

"A Mad Maze of Midnight Murder!"

Mystery

Overview

In this B potboiler, a college professor finds himself suspected of a murder on his school's campus.

Writing & Screenplay
Earl Fenton

Principal Cast

13 credited
Scott Kolk
Scott KolkLarry Campbell (as Scott Colton)
Mary Russell
Mary RussellBetty Tisdelle
Thurston Hall
Thurston HallProf. Tisdelle
Arthur Loft
Arthur LoftInspector Nat Corrigan
Gene Morgan
Gene MorganFlashlight
FC
Frank C. WilsonCraig Banning
Ann Doran
Ann DoranMargie Blake
J. Farrell MacDonald
J. Farrell MacDonaldCoach Pearson
George Offerman, Jr.
George Offerman, Jr.Soupy Pettie
Nick Lukats
Nick LukatsRoy Jennings

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