The Four Masked Men

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The Four Masked Men
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The Four Masked Men is a 1934 British crime film directed by George Pearson and starring John Stuart, Judy Kelly and Richard Cooper. [1] It was adapted by Cyril Campion from his play, "The Masqueraders." Its plot concerns a man who hunts down the criminal gang responsible for several robberies and the murder of his brother. [2]

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References

  1. The Four Masked Men (1934) at IMDb
  2. Four Masked Men (1934) at British Film Institute website