They Asked For It(1939)
They prayed for a murder...and got more than they bargained for!
In this crime drama, the owner and chief editor of a newspaper gets together with two college pals and begins looking into the strange death of an old hermit who lived on the fringe of town.
Movie: They Asked For It
Top 10 Billed Cast
Steve Lewis
Mary Lou Carroll
Howard Adams
Molly Herkimer
Marty Collins
Dr. Peter Sparks
Chief Lawson
Tucker Tyler
Dr. Tyler
'Pi' Kelly
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In this crime drama, the owner and chief editor of a newspaper gets together with two college pals and begins looking into the strange death of an old hermit who lived on the fringe of town.
Release Date
1939-05-20
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They prayed for a murder...and got more than they bargained for!
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