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The Third Key (1956)
The Long Arm (original title)

96 min  -  Drama | Mystery  -   June 1956 (UK)
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Police drama. The sleuths of Scotland Yard try to solve a series of burglaries.

Director:

Charles Frend

Writers:

Robert Barr (screenplay), Robert Barr (story), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Hawkins Jack Hawkins ...
Supt Tom Halliday
John Stratton John Stratton ...
Sgt Ward
Dorothy Alison Dorothy Alison ...
Mary Halliday
Michael Brooke Michael Brooke ...
Tony Halliday
Sam Kydd Sam Kydd ...
Police Operator (opening shots)
Glyn Houston Glyn Houston ...
Sgt
Richard Leech Richard Leech ...
Gilson, the burglar
Newton Blick Newton Blick ...
Detective Commander Harris
Geoffrey Keen Geoffrey Keen ...
Chief Superintendant Malcolm
Sydney Tafler Sydney Tafler ...
Mr. Stone
Peter Burton ...
Mr. Creasey
George Rose George Rose ...
Slob, the informer
Arthur Rigby Arthur Rigby ...
Detective-Inspector at Chester
Ralph Truman Ralph Truman ...
Colonel Blenkinsop
Ian Bannen ...
Workman, Hit and Run Victim.
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Storyline

Police drama. The sleuths of Scotland Yard try to solve a series of burglaries.

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Ealing

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Den långa armen See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ealing Studios See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)
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Trivia

The last film made at Ealing Studios, London. See more »