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They Asked For It

They Asked For It

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

Genres

RomanceComedyCrime

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

20 May 1939

Country

United States of America

Cast

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

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