Crime of the Century (1946 film)

Crime of the Century
Crime of the Century
Directed by	Philip Ford
Written by	William Hagens; O'Leta Rhinehart
Starring	Stephanie Bachelor; Michael Browne; Martin Kosleck
Cinematography	Reggie Lanning
Distributed by	Republic Pictures
Release date	February 28, 1946;
Running time	56 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Crime of the Century is a 1946 American crime drama directed by Philip Ford.

Plot

Hank Rogers is released from prison after serving time for a minor crime. He arranges to meet his brother Jim, a newspaper reporter, in a bar, where Hank is distracted by attractive Audrey Brandon. His brother doesn't show up, and at Jim's apartment, Audrey drugs his drink, rendering Hank unconscious.

With his brother missing, Hank tracks him to the mansion of a wealthy industrialist, whose daughter Margaret Waldham eyes him suspiciously. Hank ultimately finds that the industrialist is dead, but being kept on ice by Margaret and her cronies, who also have made Jim their prisoner. Hank rescues his brother with Audrey's help, whereupon Jim jokingly invites him to meet again later at the same bar.

Cast

Stephanie Bachelor as Audrey Brandon
Martin Kosleck as Paul
Michael Browne as Hank Rogers
Ray Walker as Jim Rogers
Betty Shaw as Margaret
Paul Stanton as Andrew Madison
Mary Currier as Agatha Waldham
Tom London as Dr. Jackson
Ray Walker as Jim Rogers
Don Costello as Joe, Bartender
Earle Hodgins as Eddie
Garry Owen as Taxi Driver
Charles Cane as Ed Harris
Charles C. Wilson as Police Lieutenant (as Charles Wilson)
Frances Morris as Nurse
David Fresco as Hotel Clerk

References

External links

Crime of the Century at IMDb
Crime of the Century at AllMovie

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