Fingerprints Don't Lie (1951)
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- 57min
- Crime, Drama
- 23 Feb 1951 (USA)
- Movie
The killing of Mayor Palmer is being placed on Paul Moody by fingerprint expert Jim Stover as Moody's prints were found on the murder weapon. When reporter Brad Evans places doubt in Stover's mind that the fingerprints were Moodys, he...
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| Richard Travis | ... |
James Stover
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| Sheila Ryan | ... |
Carolyn Palmer
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| Sid Melton | ... |
Hypo Dorton
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| Tom Neal | ... |
Prosecuting Attorney
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Margia Dean | ... |
Nadine Connell
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| Lyle Talbot | ... |
Police Lt. Grayson
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| Michael Whalen | ... |
Police Commissioner Frank Kelso
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| Richard Emory | ... |
Paul Moody
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Dee Tatum | ... |
Connie Duval
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| George Eldredge | ... |
King Sullivan
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| Rory Mallinson | ... |
Brad Evans
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Karl 'Killer' Davis | ... |
Rod Barenger
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| Zon Murray | ... |
Defense Attorney
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| Syra Marty | ... |
Syra - the Blonde Model
(as Syra)
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Roy Butler | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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| Dick Gordon | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Forbes Murray | ... |
Judge Edwin Monroe (uncredited)
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| John Roy | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Larry Steers | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Ferris Taylor | ... |
Mayor Wendell Palmer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sam Newfield | ... | (as Samuel Newfield) |
Written by
| Orville H. Hampton | ... | (original screenplay) (as Orville Hampton) |
| Rupert Hughes | ... | (based on a story by) |
Produced by
| Sigmund Neufeld | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dudley Chambers | ||
| Bert Shefter | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Jack Greenhalgh | ||
Editing by
| Carl Pierson | ||
| Harry Reynolds | ||
Set Decoration by
| Harry Reif | ||
Makeup Department
| Paul Stanhope | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Bert Sternbach | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stanley Neufeld | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Tom Kemp | ... | set construction |
Sound Department
| Glen Glenn | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Ray Mercer | ... | special effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Alfred Berke | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Al Berke) |
Additional Crew
| Diane | ... | handknits and fashions |
Production Companies
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- Lippert Pictures (1951) (United States) (theatrical)
- Exclusive Films (1951) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Kit Parker Films (2004) (United States) (copyright owner)
- VCI Home Video (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- VCI Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
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| Plot Summary |
The killing of Mayor Palmer is being placed on Paul Moody by fingerprint expert Jim Stover as Moody's prints were found on the murder weapon. When reporter Brad Evans places doubt in Stover's mind that the fingerprints were Moodys, he decides to investigate further with the help of the mayor's daughter Carolyn.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | As news photographer Hypo Dorton, is standing outside the courtroom adjusting his camera, he spots a notice on a bulletin board and reads it to himself: "Wanted for Murder: Sid Melton". He then remarks, "Wanted? This should be in the want ads". Hypo Dorton is played by Sid Melton. See more » |
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Police Lt. Grayson:
You're a brilliant idiot. See more » |