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