The Port of Missing Girls (1938 film)

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The Port of Missing Girls
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Directed by Karl Brown
Written by Karl Brown
Produced by Lon Young
Starring Harry Carey
Cinematography Gilbert Warrenton
Production
company
Release date
  • February 23, 1938 (1938-02-23)
Running time
65 minutes
Country United States
LanguageEnglish
Judith Allen and Milburn Stone in The Port of Missing Girls (1938) Judith Allen-Milburn Stone in Port of Missing Girls.jpg
Judith Allen and Milburn Stone in The Port of Missing Girls (1938)

The Port of Missing Girls is a 1938 American film directed by Karl Brown and starring Harry Carey.

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