The Arm of the Law

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The Arm of the Law
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Directed by Louis King
Written byLeon Lee
Based onThe Butterfly Mystery by Arthur Hoerl
Produced by Trem Carr
W. Ray Johnston
Starring Rex Bell
Marceline Day
Lina Basquette.
Cinematography Archie Stout
Edited by Carl Pierson
Production
company
Trem Carr Pictures
Distributed by Monogram Pictures
Release date
  • April 20, 1932 (1932-04-20)
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language English

The Arm of the Law is a 1932 American pre-Code action film directed by Louis King and starring Rex Bell, Marceline Day and Lina Basquette. It was distributed by Monogram Pictures. [1]

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Plot

A reporter investigates the murder of a nightclub dancer who had become involved in a divorce case.

Cast

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References

  1. Katchmer p.322

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