Movie: Just Off Broadway

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lloyd Nolan
Lloyd Nolan

Michael Shayne

Marjorie Weaver
Marjorie Weaver

Judy Taylor

Phil Silvers
Phil Silvers

Roy Higgins

Janis Carter
Janis Carter

Lillian Hubbard

Richard Derr
Richard Derr

John Logan, Defense Attorney

Joan Valerie
Joan Valerie

Rita Darling

Don Costello
Don Costello

George Dolphin

Chester Clute
Chester Clute

Sperty, Juror-Roommate

Francis Pierlot
Francis Pierlot

Sidney Arno, Jeweler

Grant Richards
Grant Richards

District Attorney John F. McGonagle

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  • Overview

    Private detective Michael Shayne is on the case again, but this time he's stuck on a jury for a murder trial. So, what does he do? Why, he skips out on sequestration in order to solve the case himself!

  • Release Date

    1942-08-28

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
  • Tagline

    That slick sleuth...Mike Shayne...is at it again

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  • Languages:

    English
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