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