Vice Squad (1953)
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- Approved
- 1h 28min
- Crime, Drama
- 31 Jul 1953 (USA)
- Movie
Police procedural film following a few cases assigned to LAPD captain of detectives Barnie Barnaby.
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| Edward G. Robinson | ... |
Capt. 'Barnie' Barnaby
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| Paulette Goddard | ... |
Mona Ross
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| K.T. Stevens | ... |
Ginny
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| Porter Hall | ... |
Jack Hartrampf
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| Adam Williams | ... |
Marty Kusalich
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| Edward Binns | ... |
Al Barkis
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| Barry Kelley | ... |
Dwight Foreman
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| Jay Adler | ... |
Frankie Pierce
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| Mary Ellen Kay | ... |
Carol Lawson
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| Joan Vohs | ... |
Vickie Webb
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| Lee Van Cleef | ... |
Pete Monte
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| Harlan Warde | ... |
Det. Lacey
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| Dan Riss | ... |
Lt. Bob Imlay
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| Lewis Martin | ... |
Police Lt. Ed Chisolm
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| Murray Alper | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| William Boyett | ... |
Officer Kellogg (uncredited)
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| Leonard Bremen | ... |
Fred (uncredited)
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| Paul Bryar | ... |
Lt. Cade (uncredited)
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Jack Carr | ... |
Fred (uncredited)
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| Russ Conway | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Edgar Dearing | ... |
Fitz (uncredited)
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| Edward Earle | ... |
Vault Teller (uncredited)
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| George Eldredge | ... |
Mr. Lawson (uncredited)
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Gil Frye | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Geraldine Hall | ... |
Mrs. Lawson (uncredited)
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| Percy Helton | ... |
Mr. Jenner (uncredited)
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| Byron Kane | ... |
Prof. Bruno Varney (uncredited)
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| Robert Karnes | ... |
Lou (uncredited)
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| Mickey Knox | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Detective in Lineup and Bank (uncredited)
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Wallace Earl Laven | ... |
Mortuary Receptionist (uncredited)
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| Harry Lewis | ... |
Arresting Detective (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps | ... |
Vickie's Apartment Manager (uncredited)
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Lorin Raker | ... |
Mr. Moore (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Detective in Lineup Room (uncredited)
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| Charles Tannen | ... |
Dutch (uncredited)
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John Verros | ... |
Count Alfredo Giovanni de Montova (uncredited)
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Gloria Victor | ... |
Mona Ross' secretary (uncredited)
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| Christine White | ... |
Miss Easton (uncredited)
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Mack Williams | ... |
Mr. Schaefer (uncredited)
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| Harry Wilson | ... |
Man in Lineup (uncredited)
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William Woodson | ... |
Dave (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Arnold Laven | ||
Written by
| Lawrence Roman | ... | (screenplay) |
| Leslie T. White | ... | (novel "Harness Bull") |
Produced by
| Arthur Gardner | ... | producer |
| Sol Lesser | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Jules V. Levy | ... | producer |
Music by
| Herschel Burke Gilbert | ||
Cinematography by
| Joseph F. Biroc | ||
Editing by
| Arthur H. Nadel | ||
Art Direction by
| Carroll Clark | ||
Set Decoration by
| Raymond Boltz Jr. | ||
Costume Design by
| Norma Koch | ... | (as Norma) |
Makeup Department
| Gustaf Norin | ... | makeup artist (as Gustaf M. Norin) |
| Lillian Shore | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Nathan Barragar | ... | assistant director |
| James Lane | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Arden Cripe | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Harry Lindgren | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dave Donlon | ... | best boy |
| Eddie Fitzgerald | ... | camera operator |
| Gaston Longet | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Wesley Jeffries | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Herschel Burke Gilbert | ... | musical director |
| Joseph Mullendore | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Leslie H. Martinson | ... | script supervisor (as Leslie Martinson) |
Additional Crew
| Pat Fielder | ... | production assistant |
| Al Teitelbaum | ... | furrier |
| Harlan Warde | ... | dialogue director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1953) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1953) (France) (theatrical) (as Les Artistes Associés)
- United Artists (1953) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1954) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1954) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cosmopol-Film (1955) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Kino Lorber (2024) (United States) (Blu-ray) (included in "Film Noir - The Dark Side of cinema XVII")
- MGM Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (MGM Limited Edition Collection)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When a police officer is shot arresting a car thief, Captain Barnaby uses his skills and contacts to track down the culprits and uncovers a bank heist plan in the process. Barnaby has no qualms about bending the law to achieve his ends, including trumped up charges to persuade his only witness to cooperate or detaining some call girls to coerce their madam to help him. In the meantime he deals with everyday police business, juggling seemingly trivial matters with more serious ones.
Written by Ron Kerrigan |
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| Taglines | Bring in that Rat ... he's a cop killer !!! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was initially set in San Francisco but changed to Los Angeles. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Remade as Vice Squad (1957). See more » |