Penny and the Pownall Case(1948)
A British thriller that takes place in the 1940s.
A glamour model helps Scotland Yard to catch a criminal gang.
Movie: Penny and the Pownall Case
Top 10 Billed Cast
Michael Carson
Penny Justin
Jonathan Blair
Molly James
Policeman
Von Leicher
Crawford
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A glamour model helps Scotland Yard to catch a criminal gang.
Release Date
1948-06-26
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6.14
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A British thriller that takes place in the 1940s.
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