The Arm of the Law

A reporter and a detective team up to solve the murder of a nightclub singer who had been involved in a divorce scandal.

Cast

Rex Bell

as Robin Dale, a Reporter

Marceline Day

as Sandy

Lina Basquette

as Zelma Shaw, a Dancer

Dorothy Revier

as Mrs. Estelle Brandess

Bryant Washburn

as John Welling

Donald Keith

as Billy Treat

Robert Frazer

as Gregory Brandess

Robert Emmett O'Connor

as Chief of Detectives Capt. Blake

Dorothy Christy

as Mrs. Myrtle Welling

Larry Banthim

as Sgt. Jardin

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