The Gaunt Stranger (1938)

10/27/1938 (GB) • 1h 15m

Mystery, Crime, Drama

Edgar Wallace's Greatest Thriller

Overview

A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.

Top Billed Cast

Patrick Barr

Det. Insp. Alan Wembury

Alexander Knox

Dr Anthony Lomond

Wilfrid Lawson

Maurice Meister

Sonnie Hale

Samuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett

Louise Henry

Cora Ann Milton

John Longden

Inspector Bliss

Patricia Roc

Mary Lenley

Peter Croft

John Lenley

Arthur Hambling

Det. Sgt. Richards


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

scotland yard

serial killer

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