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The Squeaker

The Squeaker

Who's hand writes these messages of death?

19376.01h 17m

Overview

London's jewel thieves are under the thumb of a mysterious fence, who ruthlessly exposes any thief who crosses him. Desperate, Scotland Yard re-hires ex-Inspector Barrabal who, as a known drunkard, is ideally suited to go undercover with a faked criminal record (which may spoil his chances with lovely Carol Stedman).

Directed by William K. Howard
Written by Ted Berkman, Bryan Edgar Wallace, Edgar Wallace
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Top Cast

Edmund Lowe

Edmund Lowe

Inspector Barrabal

Sebastian Shaw

Sebastian Shaw

Frank Sutton

Ann Todd

Ann Todd

Carol Stedman

Tamara Desni

Tamara Desni

Tamara

Robert Newton

Robert Newton

Larry Graeme

Allan Jeayes

Allan Jeayes

Inspector Elford

Alastair Sim

Alastair Sim

Joshua Collie

Stewart Rome

Stewart Rome

Police Superintendent Marshall

Mabel Terry-Lewis

Mabel Terry-Lewis

Mrs. Stedman

Gordon McLeod

Gordon McLeod

Mr. Field

Themes & Keywords

scotland yard

About The Squeaker

The Squeaker is a romance, crime, drama, mystery film released in 1937 exploring themes of scotland yard. Directed by William K. Howard, it stars Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw, Ann Todd. London's jewel thieves are under the thumb of a mysterious fence, who ruthlessly exposes any thief who crosses him. Desperate, Scotland Yard re-hires ex-Inspector Barrabal who, as a known drunkard, is ideally suited to go undercover with a faked criminal record (which may spoil his chances with lovely Carol Stedman).

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