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On the Night of the Fire(1939)
Status: Released
Date: 1939-10-26
54%
10 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
A Cast of Inspired Players in Award Winning Performances!
Overview:
A barber gives in to temptation and steals some money, leading to blackmail and murder.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Greenspan & Seligman Enterprises Ltd.
Movie: On the Night of the Fire
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ralph Richardson
Will Kobling
Diana Wynyard
Kit Kobling
Romney Brent
Jimsey Jones
Mary Clare
Lizzie Crane
Henry Oscar
Andrew Pilleger
Gertrude Musgrove
Dora Smith
Frederick Leister
Inspector
Sara Allgood
Bridget O'Brien
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Overview
A barber gives in to temptation and steals some money, leading to blackmail and murder.
Release Date
1939-10-26
Average
5.4
Rating:
2.7 startsTagline
A Cast of Inspired Players in Award Winning Performances!
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