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The Long Arm

NR19561h 36mCharles Frend

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"The True Inside Story of Scotland Yard's Crime Busters!"

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.

MysteryCrimeThriller
DetectiveScotland YardFilm Noir

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What is The Long Arm (1956) about?

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.

Who stars in The Long Arm?

The Long Arm stars Jack Hawkins (Supt Tom Halliday), John Stratton (Sergeant Ward), Dorothy Alison (Mary Halliday), Michael Brooke (Tony Halliday), Sam Kydd (Police Constable in Information Room). The film was directed by Charles Frend.

How long is The Long Arm?

The Long Arm has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated NR.

Where can I watch The Long Arm?

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