Double or Quits (1938 film)

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Double or Quits
Directed by Roy William Neill
Written by Michael Barringer
Produced by Irving Asher
Starring
Cinematography Basil Emmott
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Brothers
Release date
  • March 1938 (1938-03)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
Language English

Double or Quits is a 1938 British crime film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Frank Fox, Patricia Medina and Hal Walters.

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It was shot at Teddington Studios. [1] It was made as a quota quickie by the British subsidiary of Warner Brothers. [2]

Synopsis

A reporter on a transatlantic cruise ship is accused of theft. In attempting to clear his name he discovers a more serious conspiracy.

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References

  1. Wood p.94
  2. Chibnall p.294

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