The Squeaker
“Who's hand writes these messages of death?”
Synopsis
London's jewel thieves are under the thumb of a mysterious fence, who ruthlessly exposes any thief who crosses him. Desperate, Scotland Yard re-hires ex-Inspector Barrabal who, as a known drunkard, is ideally suited to go undercover with a faked criminal record (which may spoil his chances with lovely Carol Stedman).
Top Cast
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Edmund Lowe
Inspector Barrabal
Sebastian Shaw
Frank Sutton
Ann Todd
Carol Stedman
Tamara Desni
Tamara
Robert Newton
Larry Graeme
Allan Jeayes
Inspector Elford
Alastair Sim
Joshua Collie
Stewart Rome
Police Superintendent Marshall
Mabel Terry-Lewis
Mrs. Stedman
Gordon McLeod
Mr. Field
Syd Crossley
Minor Role
Alf Goddard
Police Sgt. Hawkins
Danny Green
Safecracker
Fred Groves
Martin
Michael Rennie
Medical Examiner
Bill Shine
Alfie
Ben Williams
Dale
Philip Ray
Safecracker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Berkman
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- The Squeaker
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Ted Berkman, Bryan Edgar Wallace, Edgar Wallace
Miklós Rózsa
Georges Périnal
Russell Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
William K. Howard
Director
Ted Berkman
Screenplay
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Russell Lloyd
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Squeaker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Squeaker about?
London's jewel thieves are under the thumb of a mysterious fence, who ruthlessly exposes any thief who crosses him. Desperate, Scotland Yard re-hires ex-Inspector Barrabal who, as a known drunkard, is ideally suited to go undercover with a faked criminal record (which may spoil his chances with lovely Carol Stedman).
Who directed The Squeaker?
The Squeaker was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in The Squeaker?
The principal cast of The Squeaker includes Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw, Ann Todd, Tamara Desni, Robert Newton.
When was The Squeaker released and how long is it?
The Squeaker was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Squeaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Squeaker was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is The Squeaker based on a book or true story?
The Squeaker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".