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The Trap

NR19461h 2mHoward Bretherton
IMDb 6.0

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"It's The HEIGHT of FRIGHT!"

When a troupe of showgirls with their impresario and press agent vacation at a Malibu Beach resort, two of them are garroted. Charlie takes on the case assisted by Number Two Son Jimmy and faithful chauffeur Birmingham Brown.

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What is The Trap (1946) about?

When a troupe of showgirls with their impresario and press agent vacation at a Malibu Beach resort, two of them are garroted. Charlie takes on the case assisted by Number Two Son Jimmy and faithful chauffeur Birmingham Brown.

Who stars in The Trap?

The Trap stars Sidney Toler (Charlie Chan), Mantan Moreland (Birmingham Brown), Victor Sen Yung (Jimmy Chan), Tanis Chandler (Adelaide Brandt), Larry J. Blake (Rick Daniels). The film was directed by Howard Bretherton.

How long is The Trap?

The Trap has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1946. It is rated NR.

Is The Trap worth watching?

The Trap holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Crime, Mystery, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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