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A Gun in His Hand (1945)

APPROVED 19 min  -  Drama | Crime | Short  -   15 September 1945 (USA)
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Dennis Nordell joins the police force with a long-range goal; use the knowledge he gains to pursue a career of undetected crime... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph Losey

Writers:

Charles F. Royal (story), Richard H. Landau

Stars:

Tom Trout, Richard Gaines and Anthony Caruso
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Cast

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Police Officer Dennis Nordell
Richard Gaines Richard Gaines ...
Police Inspector Dana
Anthony Caruso ...
Frankie (as Tony Caruso)
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Dennis Nordell joins the police force with a long-range goal; use the knowledge he gains to pursue a career of undetected crime. Camouflaged by his uniform and badge, he pulls of a number of seemingly foolproof crimes, but is eventually trapped by an overlooked bit of evidence too small to be seen. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Genres:

Drama | Crime | Short

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Crime Does Not Pay No. 46: A Gun in His Hand See more »

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

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Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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