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  • Deadline (1959–1961)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Drama
Deadline (1959–1961)
TV Series | 30 min | Drama

Deadline is a 1959-1961 American television drama series that re-enacted famous newspaper stories from the past. Hosted and narrated by Paul Stewart, the syndicated series was produced by Arnold Perl. Guest stars included Peter Falk, Diane...See moreDeadline is a 1959-1961 American television drama series that re-enacted famous newspaper stories from the past. Hosted and narrated by Paul Stewart, the syndicated series was produced by Arnold Perl. Guest stars included Peter Falk, Diane Ladd, Robert Lansing, and George Maharis. Thirty-nine 30-minute episodes were produced. Written by zoroman2008 See less
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Writers
Lillian Andrews (teleplay) | George Bellak (teleplay) | Alvin Boretz (story) | Jerome Coopersmith (story) (screenplay) & 17 more
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Updated Sep 17, 1959

Release date (First episode)
Sep 17, 1959 (United States)

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Cast

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285 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Paul Stewart
Host / Narrator / Al Kaufman / Art Petacque / Bill Gagnon / … See more Host / Narrator / Al Kaufman / Art Petacque / Bill Gagnon / Gene Lowall / Gene McLain / George Thiem / Harry McCormick / Joe Azbell / Joe Saldana / Joe Vachule / Rip Manning / Seymour Berkson   See fewer
39
Edward Holmes
Capt. Jenks / Man / Sheriff Capt. Jenks / Man / Sheriff   See fewer
3
Clement Fowler
Hoodlum / Joe Kordick / Used Car Dealer Hoodlum / Joe Kordick / Used Car Dealer   See fewer
3
Sam Gray
Clerk / Guy Richards / Senator Rodino Clerk / Guy Richards / Senator Rodino   See fewer
3
Simon Oakland
Coyote / Eavesdropper at dock / Jack Lyons Coyote / Eavesdropper at dock / Jack Lyons   See fewer
3
John Kellogg
Ed Montgomery / Paul Schoenstein Ed Montgomery / Paul Schoenstein   See fewer
2
Edgar Stehli
Jamison / Wade Jamison / Wade   See fewer
2
Ralph Bell
Editor / Roy Editor / Roy   See fewer
2
Logan Field
Fire Captain / Fred Lowry Fire Captain / Fred Lowry   See fewer
2
Crahan Denton
Mechanic / Sheriff Mechanic / Sheriff   See fewer
2
John Gibson
Bob Bryant / Fred Thompson Bob Bryant / Fred Thompson   See fewer
2
Gilbert Green
Stuart McClure / Warden Stuart McClure / Warden   See fewer
2
Fred J. Scollay
Ed Reid / Grimes Ed Reid / Grimes   See fewer
2
Bill Zuckert
Eddie Mahar / Warden Collins Eddie Mahar / Warden Collins   See fewer
2
Donald Briggs
FBI Man / Sam Day FBI Man / Sam Day   See fewer
2
Malachi Throne
Capitan / Sully Capitan / Sully   See fewer
2
Robert Morris
Duke / Jack Bartley Duke / Jack Bartley   See fewer
2
Walter Brooke
District Attorney Rhodes / Dr. Nicholas District Attorney Rhodes / Dr. Nicholas   See fewer
2
Jan Miner
Alma / Mrs. Landley Alma / Mrs. Landley   See fewer
2
Raymond Bramley
Mr. Tyler / Will Haselbush Mr. Tyler / Will Haselbush   See fewer
2
Jim Boles
Deputy / Reller Sr. Deputy / Reller Sr.   See fewer
2
Ed Bryce
Matt Conklin / Sam Weaver Matt Conklin / Sam Weaver   See fewer
2
Ruth Manning
Mrs. Nielsen / Mrs. Thomas Mrs. Nielsen / Mrs. Thomas   See fewer
2
James Dukas
Dave / Sgt. Casey Dave / Sgt. Casey   See fewer
2
Eugene Peterson
Pete Morgan / Reporter 1 Pete Morgan / Reporter 1   See fewer
2
Ray Singer
First Mate / Sergeant First Mate / Sergeant   See fewer
2
Dana Elcar
Schneider / Trooper Schneider / Trooper   See fewer
2
Frederic Downs
Capt. Ryman / Clerk Capt. Ryman / Clerk   See fewer
2
Burton Mallory
Muley / Old Man Muley / Old Man   See fewer
2
David Clarke
Superintendent / Teller Superintendent / Teller   See fewer
2
Peter Gumeny
Connolly / Guard Connolly / Guard   See fewer
2
Tom Gorman
Jim Forman / Lieutenant Jim Forman / Lieutenant   See fewer
2
Ethel Remey
Millie Ross / Mrs. Jackson Millie Ross / Mrs. Jackson   See fewer
2
Paul Marin
George / Salesman George / Salesman   See fewer
2
Frank Overton
Captain / Harlow Cane Captain / Harlow Cane   See fewer
2
Andrew Prine
Steve Rostov Steve Rostov   See fewer
1
George Maharis
Dan Joyce Dan Joyce   See fewer
1
Lee Bergere
Ed Mowery Ed Mowery   See fewer
1
Lonny Chapman
George McWilliams George McWilliams   See fewer
1
James Patterson
Alfred Stagg Alfred Stagg   See fewer
1
Paul Stevens
Ray Fulton Ray Fulton   See fewer
1
1
Craig Curtis
Jackie Jackie   See fewer
1
Morgan Sterne
Vern Lechliter Vern Lechliter   See fewer
1
Edith Meiser
Bernice Freeman Bernice Freeman   See fewer
1
1
1
Larry Haines
Victor Riesel Victor Riesel   See fewer
1
Malcolm Brodrick
Fred Wegner Jr. Fred Wegner Jr.   See fewer
1
Frances Chaney
Betty Azbell Betty Azbell   See fewer
1
1
Jayne Heller
Trudy Prokop Trudy Prokop   See fewer
1
David Brenner
Wayne Linden Wayne Linden   See fewer
1
Frank Sutton
John McDowell John McDowell   See fewer
1
William Redfield
Clayton Darrah Clayton Darrah   See fewer
1
1
Pat Englund
Lorraine Lorraine   See fewer
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Avra Petrides
Flora Adams Flora Adams   See fewer
1
Paula Bauersmith
Ivy Lane Ivy Lane   See fewer
1
Carleton Colyer
Bob Billeter Bob Billeter   See fewer
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Martin E. Brooks
Gene Fuson Gene Fuson   See fewer
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Joe Helgeson
Arthur Brooks Arthur Brooks   See fewer
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Peter Falk
Al Bax Al Bax   See fewer
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Joanne Linville
Peg Joyce Peg Joyce   See fewer
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Gene Lyons
Zeke Scher Zeke Scher   See fewer
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1
John McLiam
Goucher Goucher   See fewer
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Leo Penn
George Norman George Norman   See fewer
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1
Lee Richardson
Detective Larkin Detective Larkin   See fewer
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Don Hastings
Johnny Morgan Johnny Morgan   See fewer
1
1
Peter Brandon
Leo Sheridan Leo Sheridan   See fewer
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David J. Stewart
Dr. Marsh Dr. Marsh   See fewer
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John McGovern
Mr. Linden Mr. Linden   See fewer
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Arthur Storch
George Manners George Manners   See fewer
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William Johnstone
John Keyes John Keyes   See fewer
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1
1
Martin Rudy
Sherman Sherman   See fewer
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Eleanor Ayer
Cathie Cathie   See fewer
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Mary K. Wells
Helen Saldana Helen Saldana   See fewer
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Robert Heller
Gene Lindsey Gene Lindsey   See fewer
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Robert Lansing
William Key William Key   See fewer
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1
Felice Orlandi
Arnie Bauer Arnie Bauer   See fewer
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Alfred Ryder
Vinnie Vinnie   See fewer
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Loretta Leversee
Eunice Billeter Eunice Billeter   See fewer
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1
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Johnny Seven
Pancho Pancho   See fewer
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Ray Duke
Jerry Jerry   See fewer
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Sydney Pollack
Lt. White Lt. White   See fewer
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1
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Rudy Bond
Lt. Bill Frazer Lt. Bill Frazer   See fewer
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Harry Holcombe
District Attorney District Attorney   See fewer
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Robert Dowdell
Wallace Beene Wallace Beene   See fewer
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Luis Van Rooten
Lt. Collins Lt. Collins   See fewer
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Roy Poole
Bailey Bailey   See fewer
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Gerald Hiken
Reller Reller   See fewer
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Lanna Saunders
Holly Webster Holly Webster   See fewer
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Hal Cooper
Treasurer Treasurer   See fewer
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Bernard Fein
Garvey Garvey   See fewer
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James Monks
Don Hogan Don Hogan   See fewer
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Jay Barney
Lt. Holland Lt. Holland   See fewer
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1
Lou Polan
Paul Quick Paul Quick   See fewer
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1
Joseph Julian
Harry Romanoff Harry Romanoff   See fewer
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Mary Bell
Flora Kennedy Flora Kennedy   See fewer
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Maggie Norris
Mrs. Bonaro Mrs. Bonaro   See fewer
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Al Lewis
Fletcher Fletcher   See fewer
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Bernie Grant
Gerald Gunthrup Gerald Gunthrup   See fewer
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Gloria Marlowe
Jeannie Jeannie   See fewer
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1
1
1
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Joyce Van Patten
Waitress Waitress   See fewer
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Milton Selzer
Masters Masters   See fewer
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1
Stewart Bradley
Dave Simmons Dave Simmons   See fewer
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1
Betty Lou Holland
Mrs. Evans Mrs. Evans   See fewer
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Frank Schofield
D.A. Moore D.A. Moore   See fewer
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Beulah Garrick
Kate Rostov Kate Rostov   See fewer
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Tony Franke
Harold Clayman Harold Clayman   See fewer
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Matt Crowley
Proprietor Proprietor   See fewer
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Lester Rawlins
Lt. Wallace Lt. Wallace   See fewer
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Leona Powers
Mrs. Reider Mrs. Reider   See fewer
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Joseph Sullivan
Bernie Davis Bernie Davis   See fewer
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John Cecil Holm
George Metesky George Metesky   See fewer
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Truman Smith
Dr. Maynard Dr. Maynard   See fewer
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1
Guy Spaull
Consul Consul   See fewer
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Ann Hunter
Marie Marie   See fewer
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Leon Stevens
Henry Steele Henry Steele   See fewer
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1
Lon Clark
LeRoy LeRoy   See fewer
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Michael Conrad
Baby Joe Baby Joe   See fewer
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Diana Douglas
Mrs. McCormick Mrs. McCormick   See fewer
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William Woodson
Chester Chester   See fewer
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Richard McMurray
Lt. Cunningham Lt. Cunningham   See fewer
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Chris Gampel
Mr. Ellis Mr. Ellis   See fewer
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Mickey Freeman
Robertson Robertson   See fewer
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Allen Nourse
Senator Whip Senator Whip   See fewer
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Diane Ladd
Judy Lowry Judy Lowry   See fewer
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Nicholas Pryor
Roy Huntley Roy Huntley   See fewer
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Barnard Hughes
Sherwin Sherwin   See fewer
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Gregory Morton
Sid Ellis Sid Ellis   See fewer
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Gale Garnett
Lorene Lorene   See fewer
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Joseph Walsh
Hammer Hammer   See fewer
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Adam Lazarre
Trooper Trooper   See fewer
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Alan Manson
Alex Martin Alex Martin   See fewer
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Irene Dailey
Elaine Manners Elaine Manners   See fewer
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1
Robert Dryden
Monkton Monkton   See fewer
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Ted Osborne
Dr. Tully Dr. Tully   See fewer
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Sid Stone
Salesman Salesman   See fewer
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Vince O'Brien
Inspector Inspector   See fewer
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Alfred Sandor
Medical Examiner Medical Examiner   See fewer
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George Lambert
Detective Detective   See fewer
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Michael Keene
Police Commissioner Kennedy Police Commissioner Kennedy   See fewer
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Jack Davis
Mr. Webster Mr. Webster   See fewer
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1
Anita Stober
Mrs. Perez Mrs. Perez   See fewer
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1
June Deutsch
Laura Connell Laura Connell   See fewer
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William Smith
Basil Walter Basil Walter   See fewer
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1
Wallace Rooney
Sheriff Baker Sheriff Baker   See fewer
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Marjorie Nelson
Mrs. Manning Mrs. Manning   See fewer
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1
Joseph Warren
Capt. Anderson Capt. Anderson   See fewer
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Ford Rainey
Lowman Lowman   See fewer
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1
Telly Savalas
Anders Anders   See fewer
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John Karlen
Airman Airman   See fewer
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Frank Campanella
Collazzo Collazzo   See fewer
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Len Wayland
Trooper Trooper   See fewer
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Rochelle Oliver
Nancy Markham Nancy Markham   See fewer
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Lesley Woods
Mrs. Seaford Mrs. Seaford   See fewer
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Leslie Barrett
Raymond Raymond   See fewer
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1
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Miko Oscard
Steve as Boy Steve as Boy   See fewer
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1
Theo Goetz
Druggist Druggist   See fewer
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Martha Greenhouse
Superintendent Superintendent   See fewer
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Jean Mowry
Elsie Elsie   See fewer
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Burford Hampden
Naval Officer Naval Officer   See fewer
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1
Dan Rubinate
Editor Editor   See fewer
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1
Steve Franken
Copy Boy Copy Boy   See fewer
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Tom Clancy
Sergeant Sergeant   See fewer
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Doris Rich
Landlady Landlady   See fewer
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1
Carl Low
Editor Editor   See fewer
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Harrison Dowd
Mr. Crain Mr. Crain   See fewer
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1
Kevin Coughlin
Leo as Boy Leo as Boy   See fewer
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David Winters
Vic the Shiv Vic the Shiv   See fewer
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Louis Guss
Hovic Hovic   See fewer
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Natalie Core
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
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1
1
1
Lucy Prentis
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
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Sid Raymond
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
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Clint Young
Joe Banes Joe Banes   See fewer
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Norman Barrs
Attache Attache   See fewer
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1
Jack Wilson
Postal Inspector Postal Inspector   See fewer
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1
David Kerman
New Car Dealer New Car Dealer   See fewer
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Agnes Young
Mrs. Myles Mrs. Myles   See fewer
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Ed McNally
Sergeant Sergeant   See fewer
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John Napier
Young Man Young Man   See fewer
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Robert Burr
Trooper Smith Trooper Smith   See fewer
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Ben Yaffee
Webli Webli   See fewer
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1
Ann Hennessey
Mrs. Tanner Mrs. Tanner   See fewer
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Leonardo Cimino
Attendant Attendant   See fewer
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Pat DeSimone
Peanuts Peanuts   See fewer
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Paul Larson
Detective Detective   See fewer
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1
Earl Sydnor
Technician Technician   See fewer
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Eleni Kiamos
Jeannie Jeannie   See fewer
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1
1
Alice Yourman
Miriam Linden Miriam Linden   See fewer
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Mitzi Gould
Cashier Cashier   See fewer
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Frances Myers
Sandy Seaford Sandy Seaford   See fewer
1
1
Richard Kronold
Tom Franklin Tom Franklin   See fewer
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1
1
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Mel Ruick
Murchison Murchison   See fewer
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Frank Tweddell
Sheriff Gregg Sheriff Gregg   See fewer
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Paul Alberts
Bartender Bartender   See fewer
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Joseph Bell
President of Senate President of Senate   See fewer
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1
Philip Sterling
Johnson Johnson   See fewer
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Ivor Francis
Studio Owner Studio Owner   See fewer
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1
Bob O'Connell
Wes Conego Wes Conego   See fewer
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Tom Ahearne
The Bum The Bum   See fewer
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Dorrit Kelton
Mrs. Cook Mrs. Cook   See fewer
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Gordon Peters
Salesman Salesman   See fewer
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Peter Helme
Airman Airman   See fewer
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Paul Donah
Postal Clerk Postal Clerk   See fewer
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Clarence Nordstrom
Franklin Franklin   See fewer
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Fran Carlon
Mrs. Brower Mrs. Brower   See fewer
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1
John Pelletti
Mechanic Mechanic   See fewer
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1
1
Robert Weil
Mechanic Mechanic   See fewer
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Stuart Germain
Stranger Stranger   See fewer
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Joe Warren
Reporter 2 Reporter 2   See fewer
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1
William Adler
Kennedy Kennedy   See fewer
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Joseph Campanella
First Sergeant of B Company First Sergeant of B Company   See fewer
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Mason Adams
Rossoff Rossoff   See fewer
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Shirley Ballard
Mary Lawlor Mary Lawlor   See fewer
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Bernard Kates
Danny Vlasco Danny Vlasco   See fewer
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Jack Lotto
Albert Albert   See fewer
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Kenneth Mars
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
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Robert Foulk
Newspaper Reporter Outside Governor's Office (uncredited) Newspaper Reporter Outside Governor's Office (uncredited)   See fewer
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Mary Jackson
Alice Kelly (uncredited) Alice Kelly (uncredited)   See fewer
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Richard X. Slattery
Police Sergeant (uncredited) Police Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
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Penney Parker
Bobbie Simmons (uncredited) Bobbie Simmons (uncredited)   See fewer
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Eddie Applegate
Young Man in Soda Shop (uncredited) Young Man in Soda Shop (uncredited)   See fewer
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Rod Colbin
The Killer (uncredited) The Killer (uncredited)   See fewer
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J.D. Cannon
Wetback (uncredited) Wetback (uncredited)   See fewer
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