Held for Ransom (1938)

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59 min - Action | Adventure | Crime - 17 June 1938 (USA)

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The kidnappers of Herbert Scott have been paid the demanded ransom but have not returned Scott. The police chief suspects Larry Scott... See full summary »

Director:

Clarence Bricker

Writer:

Barry Barringer (original story and screenplay)

Stars:

Blanche Mehaffey, Grant Withers and Bruce Warren

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Cast

Credited cast:
	Blanche Mehaffey	...	Betty Mason
	Grant Withers	...	Larry Scott
	Bruce Warren	...	Don - Larry's Pal
	Jack Mulhall	...	Det. J.J. Morrison
	Kenneth Harlan	...	Boss McBride
	Harry Harvey	...	Mole, Henchman
	Eddie Foster	...	Joe - Kidnapper (as Edward Foster)
	Walter McGrail	...	Det. Donnelly
	Moore Marriott	...	Sam Hathaway (as George Moore)
	Robert McKenzie	...	Jed - Storekeeper
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
	Tom Fadden	...	Jalopy Driver (unconfirmed)

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The kidnappers of Herbert Scott have been paid the demanded ransom but have not returned Scott. The police chief suspects Larry Scott, the spendthrift nephew, but an opposing view is held by Morrison, federal operator in charge of the case. He assigns Betty Mason, his best woman operative, to the case. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>

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MEET MISS FEDERAL AGENT! She starts where all others fall! (original poster) See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 June 1938 (USA) See more »

Filming Locations:

Cedar Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

International Film Corporation (I) See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: 59 min

Sound Mix:

Mono | Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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