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