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