The Voice on the Wire
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Shirley
Polly Marion
'Red' Warren
Dr. Reynolds
Professor Duval
Captain Cronin
Emil LaRoux
Mrs. Reynolds
Howard Van Cleft
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