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They Asked For It

They prayed for a murder...and got more than they bargained for!
May 20, 1939 · 1h 5m
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Romance
Comedy
Crime

PLOT

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.

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CAST

William Lundigan
Steve Lewis
Joy Hodges
Mary Lou Carroll
Michael Whalen
Howard Adams
Isabel Jewell
Molly Herkimer
Lyle Talbot
Marty Collins
Thomas Beck
Dr. Peter Sparks
Spencer Charters
Chief Lawson
James Bush
Tucker Tyler
Directed by Frank McDonald

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Universal Pictures
Country
US

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