The Case Against Brooklyn
Top 10 Billed Cast
Pete Harris
Lil Polombo nee Alexander
Rudi Franklin
Mrs. Jane Harris
Dist. Atty. Michael W. Norris
Police Capt. T.W. Wills
Finelli
Jess Johnson
Det. Sgt. Bonney
Henchman Monte
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