On the Night of the Fire(1939)
A Cast of Inspired Players in Award Winning Performances!
A barber gives in to temptation and steals some money, leading to blackmail and murder.
Movie: On the Night of the Fire
Top 10 Billed Cast
Will Kobling
Kit Kobling
Jimsey Jones
Lizzie Crane
Andrew Pilleger
Dora Smith
Inspector
Bridget O'Brien
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A barber gives in to temptation and steals some money, leading to blackmail and murder.
Release Date
1939-10-26
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5.4
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A Cast of Inspired Players in Award Winning Performances!
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