They Asked For It (1939)

They prayed for a murder...and got more than they bargained for!

Genre : Romance, Comedy, Crime

Runtime : 1H 5M

Director : Frank McDonald
Writer : Arthur T. Horman

Synopsis

In this crime drama, the owner and chief editor of a newspaper gets together with two college pals and begins looking into the strange death of an old hermit who lived on the fringe of town.

Actors

William Lundigan
William Lundigan
Steve Lewis
Joy Hodges
Joy Hodges
Mary Lou Carroll
Michael Whalen
Michael Whalen
Howard Adams
Isabel Jewell
Isabel Jewell
Molly Herkimer
Lyle Talbot
Lyle Talbot
Marty Collins
Thomas Beck
Thomas Beck
Dr. Peter Sparks
Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters
Chief Lawson
James Bush
James Bush
Tucker Tyler
Charles Halton
Charles Halton
Dr. Tyler
Edward McWade
Edward McWade
'Pi' Kelly

Crews

Frank McDonald
Frank McDonald
Director
James B. Lowell
James B. Lowell
Story
Arthur T. Horman
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay

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