The System

A gambling boss is pressured by the law and press when a crusade is started against him after one of his collectors becomes a killer.

Cast

Frank Lovejoy

as John E. 'Johnny' Merrick

Joan Weldon

as Felice Stuart

Robert Arthur

as Rex Merrick

Paul Picerni

as David Wiley

Don Beddoe

as Jerry Allen

Jerome Cowan

as Barry X. Brady

Dan Seymour

as Mr. Marty

Sarah Selby

as Liz Allen

Fay Roope

as Roger Stuart

Frank Richards

as Charley, Merrick's Butler

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