The Runaround
1946•1h 26m•
★6.5(2 ratings)
ComedyMystery
Overview
Two private eyes compete to find an heiress and bring her back, unmarried, to New York.
Director
Charles LamontWriters
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Two private eyes compete to find an heiress and bring her back, unmarried, to New York.
Mamie 'Baby' Willis (as Joan Fulton)
The runtime is 86 minutes (1h 26m).
The film was directed by Charles Lamont.
The screenplay was written by Arthur T. Horman and Sam Hellman.
Cinematography was handled by George Robinson.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0038894.
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Good
2 votes
The Runaround
Released
English
United States of America
