The Squeaker

"Who's hand writes these messages of death?"

Nov 11 1937 Approved 1h 17m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

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).

Plot

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). Interested parties: Larry Graeme, cat burglar; his girl, sexy dancer Tamara; Collie, sardonic reporter. Then murder makes apprehension of the Squeaker urgent.

Written by

Edgar Wallace, Bryan Edgar Wallace, Ted Berkman

Directed by

William K. Howard

Cast

Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw, Ann Todd

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

London Films Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
276
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA