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