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  • The Truth About Murder (1946)
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    63 min | Comedy, Film-Noir, Mystery
The Truth About Murder (1946)
Approved
63 min | Comedy, Film-Noir, Mystery

Christine, a lawyer closely working with District Attorney Lester Ashton, quits her job and joins his friend Bill's one-man buffet. Bill is drinking heavily because of his flirtatious wife. Trying to help him they get involved in a murder....See moreChristine, a lawyer closely working with District Attorney Lester Ashton, quits her job and joins his friend Bill's one-man buffet. Bill is drinking heavily because of his flirtatious wife. Trying to help him they get involved in a murder. Now Christine and Lester must think of a way to have their mutual friend Bill cleared out. Written by BSK See less
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Lawrence Kimble (original screenplay) | Hilda Gordon (original screenplay) | Eric Taylor (original screenplay)
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Updated Apr 30, 1946

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Apr 1946 (United States)

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21 cast members
Name Known for
Bonita Granville
Christine Allen Christine Allen   See fewer
Morgan Conway
Dist. Atty. Lester Ashton Dist. Atty. Lester Ashton   See fewer
Paula Corday
Peggy (as Rita Corday) Peggy (as Rita Corday)   See fewer
Donald Douglas
Paul Marvin (as Don Douglas) Paul Marvin (as Don Douglas)   See fewer
June Clayworth
Marsha Crane Marsha Crane   See fewer
Edward Norris
William Ames Crane William Ames Crane   See fewer
Gerald Mohr
Johnny Lacka Johnny Lacka   See fewer
Tommy Noonan
Jonesy (as Tom Noonan) Jonesy (as Tom Noonan)   See fewer
Ellen Corby
Betty - Ashton's Secretary (uncredited) Betty - Ashton's Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Roger Creed
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Dunn
Police Detective Faber (uncredited) Police Detective Faber (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Fanning
Burgandy Café Doorman (uncredited) Burgandy Café Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
Carl Faulkner
Police Detective (uncredited) Police Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Betty Gillette
Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Netta Packer
Anna the Maid (uncredited) Anna the Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Dewey Robinson
Steve (uncredited) Steve (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Thom
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Max Wagner
Henchman Mike (uncredited) Henchman Mike (uncredited)   See fewer
Alan Ward
Police Officer Burke (uncredited) Police Officer Burke (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Wheat
Elevator Operator (uncredited) Elevator Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
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