Dangerous Business(1946)
PARTNER IN LAW BY DAY! PARTNER'S IN "CRIME" BY NIGHT!
Two young lawyers open an office together. They are hired to defend a utilities magnate who claims he has been framed. He is kidnapped by a gangster, and a battle royal ensues when the lawyers try to rescue him.
Movie: Dangerous Business
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Clayton Russell
Lizbeth Ellsworth
Duke
Alexander Pough
Monk
Bert
Mrs. Abigail Ellsworth
B.J. Calhoun
Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
Girl (uncredited)
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Two young lawyers open an office together. They are hired to defend a utilities magnate who claims he has been framed. He is kidnapped by a gangster, and a battle royal ensues when the lawyers try to rescue him.
Release Date
1946-06-20
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PARTNER IN LAW BY DAY! PARTNER'S IN "CRIME" BY NIGHT!
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