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