Movie: The Adventures of Dusty Bates

Top 10 Billed Cast

Anthony Newley
Anthony Newley

Dusty Bates

Billie Brooks
Billie Brooks

Gill Ford

Michael McKeag
Michael McKeag

David Ford

John Longden
John Longden

Tod Jenkins

Dennis Harkin
Dennis Harkin

Stark

Grace Arnold
Grace Arnold

Mrs. Ford

Tony Arpino
Tony Arpino

Walrus

Bernard Lee
Bernard Lee

Captain Ford

Ronald Shiner
Ronald Shiner

'Squeaky' Watts

Ralph Truman
Ralph Truman

Merryvale

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    Dusty Bates observes some smuggled jewels hidden in a crate aboard a ship; he is pursued by low-lifes when the crate is put ashore.

  • Release Date

    1947-09-01

  • Average

    5.333

  • Rating:

    2.7 starts
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    English
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