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