Movie: Blind Alley
Top 10 Billed Cast
Hal Wilson
Dr. Shelby
Mary
Linda Curtis
George Curtis
Doris Shelby
Dick Holbrook (as John Eldridge)
Agnes
Buck
Fred Landis
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Overview
A gangster takes a doctor and his family hostage.
Release Date
1939-05-11
Average
6
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
STAND IN HIS WAY..AND DIE!
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