Larceny in Her Heart
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Synopsis
In the second of the PRC "Michael Shayne" series,civic crusader Burton Stallings hires private detective Michael Shayne to locate the former's missing step-daughter Helen. Shayne discovers that Stallings himself has had Helen confined in an asylum in order to obtain her money.
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Hugh Beaumont
Michael Shayne
Cheryl Walker
Phyllis Hamilton
Ralph Dunn
Det. Sgt. Pete Rafferty
Paul Bryar
Tim Rourke
Charles Cahill Wilson
Chief Gentry (as Charles Wilson)
Douglas Fowley
Doc H. C. Patterson
Gordon Richards
Burton Stallings
Charles Quigley
Arch Dubler
Julia McMillan
Lucille
Marie Hannon
Helen Stallings / Barbara Brett
Lee Bennett
Whit Marlowe
Henry Hall
Dr. F. C. Porter
Fred Aldrich
Asylum Orderly
Chet Brandenburg
Patient
John Cason
Club Bouncer
Milton Kibbee
Joe Morell
Bob Reeves
Police Officer
Jack Roper
Club Bouncer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Score
- Leo Erdody
- Original Title
- Larceny in Her Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Raymond L. Schrock, Brett Halliday
Leo Erdody
Jack Greenhalgh
Holbrook N. Todd
Sigmund Neufeld
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Raymond L. Schrock
Screenplay
Sigmund Neufeld
Producer
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Holbrook N. Todd
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Larceny in Her Heart
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What is Larceny in Her Heart about?
In the second of the PRC "Michael Shayne" series,civic crusader Burton Stallings hires private detective Michael Shayne to locate the former's missing step-daughter Helen. Shayne discovers that Stallings himself has had Helen confined in an asylum in order to obtain her money.
Who directed Larceny in Her Heart?
Larceny in Her Heart was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Larceny in Her Heart?
The principal cast of Larceny in Her Heart includes Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker, Ralph Dunn, Paul Bryar, Charles Cahill Wilson.
When was Larceny in Her Heart released and how long is it?
Larceny in Her Heart was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Larceny in Her Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Larceny in Her Heart was composed by Leo Erdody.
Is Larceny in Her Heart based on a book or true story?
Larceny in Her Heart is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Brett Halliday".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Larceny in Her Heart?
Larceny in Her Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).