Secret File: Hollywood

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Secret File: Hollywood
Secret File Hollywood (1962) poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRudolph Cusumano
Written byRudolph Cusumano (uncredited)
Jack Lewis (story)
Screenplay by Jack Lewis
Produced byRudolph Cusumano
James Dyer
Starring Robert Clarke
Francine York
Sydney Mason
Maralou Gray
John Warburton
CinematographyGregory Sandor
Ray Dennis Steckler
Edited byJames Dyer
Production
company
Sherwood Productions
Distributed by Crown International Pictures
Release date
  • June 6, 1962 (1962-06-06)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Secret File: Hollywood is a 1962 American crime drama film directed by Rudolph Cusumano, and starring Robert Clarke, Francine York, Sydney Mason, Maralou Gray, and John Warburton. The film marks the onscreen debut of Francine York. The film was released by Crown International Pictures on June 6, 1962. [1] [2] [3]

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References

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  2. "Secret File of Hollywood". AllMovie. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  3. "Secret File: Hollywood". TCM.com. Retrieved 7 January 2018.