The Squeaker
"Who's hand writes these messages of death?"
Originally released in 1937. The Squeaker is a romance/crime film. directed by William K. Howard. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw, and Ann Todd
Synopsis
London's jewel thieves are under the thumb of a mysterious fence, who ruthlessly exposes any thief who crosses him. Desperate, Scotland Yard re-hires ex-Inspector Barrabal who, as a known drunkard, is ideally suited to go undercover with a faked criminal record (which may spoil his chances with lovely Carol Stedman).
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edmund Lowe
as Inspector Barrabal
Sebastian Shaw
as Frank Sutton
Ann Todd
as Carol Stedman
Tamara Desni
as Tamara
Robert Newton
as Larry Graeme
Allan Jeayes
as Inspector Elford
Alastair Sim
as Joshua Collie
Stewart Rome
as Police Superintendent Marshall
Mabel Terry-Lewis
as Mrs. Stedman
Gordon McLeod
as Mr. Field
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Squeaker about?
London's jewel thieves are under the thumb of a mysterious fence, who ruthlessly exposes any thief who crosses him. Desperate, Scotland Yard re-hires ex-Inspector Barrabal who, as a known drunkard,...
Who directed The Squeaker?
The Squeaker was directed by William K. Howard.
How long is The Squeaker?
The Squeaker has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Squeaker released?
The Squeaker was released on November 11, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Squeaker?
The main cast of The Squeaker includes Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw, Ann Todd, Tamara Desni, Robert Newton.