The Girl in the Case
“SH-H-H-H!”
Synopsis
William Warner is a lawyer who is famous for his skill at opening any kind of lock, making him a valuable commodity. William is unknowingly enlisted by German spies who want him to open a chest containing a secret formula. This leads to a madcap adventure involving spies, the police and lots of picked locks!
Top Cast
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Edmund Lowe
William Warner
Janis Carter
Myra Warner
Robert B. Williams
Malloy (as Bob Williams)
Richard Hale
John Heyser
Stanley Clements
Tuffy
Tom Kennedy
Watchman (uncredited)
Kaye Dowd
Secretary (uncredited)
Dusty Anderson
Beautiful Girl (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Witness (uncredited)
Carole Mathews
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorcas Cochran
- Original Title
- The Girl in the Case
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Dorcas Cochran, Charles F. Royal, Joseph Hoffman
Department Leadership Roster
William Berke
Director
Dorcas Cochran
Screenplay
Joseph Hoffman
Writer
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 The Girl in the Case
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What is The Girl in the Case about?
William Warner is a lawyer who is famous for his skill at opening any kind of lock, making him a valuable commodity. William is unknowingly enlisted by German spies who want him to open a chest containing a secret formula. This leads to a madcap adventure involving spies, the police and lots of picked locks!
Who directed The Girl in the Case?
The Girl in the Case was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in The Girl in the Case?
The principal cast of The Girl in the Case includes Edmund Lowe, Janis Carter, Robert B. Williams, Richard Hale, Stanley Clements.
When was The Girl in the Case released and how long is it?
The Girl in the Case was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl in the Case?
The Girl in the Case holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).