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