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Camera Sleuth

Camera Sleuth

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CrimeDocumentary

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In this Pete Smith Specialty short, we see how real-life investigator Jo Goggin used a motion picture surveillance camera to gather evidence and disprove a fraudulent insurance claim.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

28 April 1951

Country

United States of America

Cast

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Jo A. Goggin

Jo A. Goggin

Himself

John Miljan

John Miljan

Herman Taphert (uncredited)

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