The Long Arm
The Long Arm
Release: 1956-06-01·Runtime: 96m·★ 6.9
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Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Ealing Studios
Cast
Jack Hawkinsas Supt Tom Halliday
Arthur Rigbyas Detective Inspector at Chester
Geoffrey Keenas Chief Superintendent Jim Malcolm
Meredith Edwardsas Mr. Thomas
John Welshas House Agent at Shepperton
David Lodgeas Detective at Car Lot (uncredited)
John Strattonas Sergeant Ward
Frazer Hinesas Urchin (uncredited)
Jack McNaughton
Nicholas Parsonsas Police Constable Bates
Stratford Johnsas Constable (uncredited)
Dorothy Alisonas Mary Halliday
Guy Standevenas Detective (uncredited)
Pat Ryan
Vincent Ballas P.C. at Hospital (uncredited)
Peter Burtonas Creasey
William Mervynas Manager of Festival Hall
Martin Wyldeckas Officer in Criminal Records Department (uncredited)
John Paul
Glyn Houstonas Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car
Sydney Tafleras Stone
Ian Bannenas The Young Workman - Stanley James
Barry Keeganas Detective Constable in Hospital Ward
Sam Kyddas Police Constable in Information Room
George Holdcroft
George Roseas Slob
Harry Lockeas Secondhand Dealer
Joss Ambleras Cashier at Shipping Office
Richard Leechas Nightwatchman / Gilson
Ralph Trumanas Colonel Blenkinsop
Harold Goodwinas Official at Somerset House
Robert Moor
Alec McCowenas House Surgeon
Jameson Clarkas Detective Superintendent Ogilvie
Richard Daviesas Detective (uncredited)
Maureen Delaneyas Mrs. Stevens, the daily help
Fred Griffiths
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