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