
Homicide Bureau
Homicide Bureau
Release: 1939-01-05·Runtime: 58m·★ 6.0
DramaActionCrime
After being criticized by the Citizens' League for his inability to cope with a crime wave, Police Captain Haines orders his men in the Homicide Bureau to clean up all their cases, but without violating the constitutional rights of any suspect. Detective Jim Logan is ordered to meet the incoming new-head of the Police Department lab and internal affairs, J.G. Bliss, and takes an instant dislike to her over her attitude toward criminal's rights.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Cast
John Tyrrellas Jim Henderson - Pool Room Proprietor
Eddie Fetherstonas Specks
Charles Trowbridgeas Henley - Committee Spokesman
Harry Bernardas Joe
Bruce Cabotas Jim Logan
Norman Willisas Briggs
Lester Dorras Gangster Shot by Brown
Stanley Brownas Police Photographer
Richard Fiskeas Hank
Frank Fanningas Detective
Robert Paigeas Thurston
Lee Shumwayas Police Switchboard Operator
Rita Hayworthas J.G. Bliss
Hooper Atchleyas Curtis - Crime Lab Technician
Dick Curtisas Radio Broadcaster (voice)
Joe De Stefanias Miller - the Junk Dealer
Kit Guardas Henchman at Pier
Wedgwood Nowellas Citizen League Member
Stanley Andrewsas Police Commissioner
Beatrice Blinnas Secretary
Ann Doranas Nurse
George Lloydas Boat Captain
William Worthingtonas Citizen League Member
Marc Lawrenceas Chuck Brown
Moroni Olsenas Captain Haines
Gene Morganas Blake
Nell Craigas Citizen League Member