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