My Learned Friend(1943)
An insane murderer is on the loose, and gunning for the men who put him away. Will Hay is on the list, and co-opts Claude Hulbert to try and stop him from meeting a grisly end.
Movie: My Learned Friend
Top 10 Billed Cast
William Fitch
Claude Babbington
Grimshaw
Sir Norman
Magistrate
'Safety' Wilson
Ferris
'Basher' Blake
Dr. Scudamore
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An insane murderer is on the loose, and gunning for the men who put him away. Will Hay is on the list, and co-opts Claude Hulbert to try and stop him from meeting a grisly end.
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1943-10-25
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