Movie: Shake Hands with Murder

Top 10 Billed Cast

Iris Adrian
Iris Adrian

Patsy Brent

Frank Jenks
Frank Jenks

Eddie Jones

Douglas Fowley
Douglas Fowley

Steve Morgan

Jack Raymond
Jack Raymond

Joe Blake

Claire Rochelle
Claire Rochelle

Miss Johnson, Secretary

Herbert Rawlinson
Herbert Rawlinson

John Clark

Juan de la Cruz
Juan de la Cruz

Mr. Stanton

I. Stanford Jolley
I. Stanford Jolley

Mr. Haskins

Forrest Taylor
Forrest Taylor

Kennedy

George Kirby
George Kirby

Adams

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  • Overview

    A female bail-bond broker and her partner help an accused embezzler prove his innocence. Having the body of the embezzler's late business partner pop up doesn't help matters.

  • Release Date

    1944-04-22

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    Stone Bonds, Sudden Death, THRILLS...CHILLS...It's Riddled with Riotous Hilarity!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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