They Asked For It

Top 10 Billed Cast

William Lundigan
William Lundigan

Steve Lewis

Joy Hodges
Joy Hodges

Mary Lou Carroll

Michael Whalen
Michael Whalen

Howard Adams

Isabel Jewell
Isabel Jewell

Molly Herkimer

Lyle Talbot
Lyle Talbot

Marty Collins

Thomas Beck
Thomas Beck

Dr. Peter Sparks

Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters

Chief Lawson

James Bush
James Bush

Tucker Tyler

Charles Halton
Charles Halton

Dr. Tyler

Edward McWade
Edward McWade

'Pi' Kelly

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  • Overview

    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

  • Average

    3

  • Rating:

    1.5 starts
  • Tagline

    They prayed for a murder...and got more than they bargained for!

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  • Languages:

    English
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