The Long Arm
The Long Arm
Release: 1956-06-01·Runtime: 96m·★ 6.9
MysteryCrimeThriller
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
Jameson Clarkas Detective Superintendent Ogilvie
Maureen Delaneyas Mrs. Stevens, the daily help
Peter Burtonas Creasey
Joss Ambleras Cashier at Shipping Office
Guy Standevenas Detective (uncredited)
Jack McNaughton
Geoffrey Keenas Chief Superintendent Jim Malcolm
George Roseas Slob
Ian Bannenas The Young Workman - Stanley James
Stratford Johnsas Constable (uncredited)
Robert Moor
John Paul
Sam Kyddas Police Constable in Information Room
David Lodgeas Detective at Car Lot (uncredited)
Harold Goodwinas Official at Somerset House
Ralph Trumanas Colonel Blenkinsop
Sydney Tafleras Stone
Meredith Edwardsas Mr. Thomas
Dorothy Alisonas Mary Halliday
Richard Daviesas Detective (uncredited)
George Holdcroft
Alec McCowenas House Surgeon
Harry Lockeas Secondhand Dealer
William Mervynas Manager of Festival Hall
Frazer Hinesas Urchin (uncredited)
Fred Griffiths
Pat Ryan
John Welshas House Agent at Shepperton
Nicholas Parsonsas Police Constable Bates
Vincent Ballas P.C. at Hospital (uncredited)
Jack Hawkinsas Supt Tom Halliday
Richard Leechas Nightwatchman / Gilson
John Strattonas Sergeant Ward
Martin Wyldeckas Officer in Criminal Records Department (uncredited)
Glyn Houstonas Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car
Arthur Rigbyas Detective Inspector at Chester
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