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OPEN CLASSIC CINEMA · 261

The Black Raven

194361 minUnited States

Video edition: YouTube
Original language: English
This copy runs: 61:09
Subtitles: English

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Synopsis

A storm strands travellers at a border motel whose owner has secrets of his own. An escaped prisoner, an embezzler and a runaway couple have different reasons to avoid scrutiny. When a guest is killed, the temporary refuge becomes a closed circle of suspects.

Cast

George Zucco

Amos Bradford aka The Raven

Wanda McKay

Lee Winfield

Robert Livingston

Allen Bentley

Noel Madison

Mike Bardoni

DirectorsSam Newfield

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George Zucco — Film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation) · Public domain
Wanda McKay — Film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation) · Public domain
Robert Livingston — Film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation) · Public domain
Noel Madison — Film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation) · Public domain

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