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Les Carter (uncredited)
Insp. Thomas' Assistant (uncredited)
Child's Father (uncredited)
Police Insp. William C. Thomas (uncredited)
Helen Collins (uncredited)
Officer Halligan (uncredited)
Hood (uncredited)
George Collins (uncredited)
Smith (uncredited)
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