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Film / 1948
Behind Locked Doors
Directed by
Budd Boetticher
Behind the locked doors of a mental institution resides crooked politico Judge Drake, free from prosecution so long as he acts crazy. To get the goods on Drake, private detective Ross Stewart has himself committed as a patient. Meanwhile, reporter Kathy Lawrence, posing as Stewart's wife, acts as his liaison to the outside world.
The story
Behind the locked doors of a mental institution resides crooked politico Judge Drake, free from prosecution so long as he acts crazy. To get the goods on Drake, private detective Ross Stewart has himself committed as a patient. Meanwhile, reporter Kathy Lawrence, posing as Stewart's wife, acts as his liaison to the outside world.
Cast
Lucille BremerKathy Lawrence
Richard CarlsonRoss Stewart
Douglas FowleyLarson
Ralf HaroldeFred Hopps
Thomas Browne HenryDr. Clifford Porter
Herbert HeyesJudge Finlay Drake
Gwen DonovanMadge Bennett
Trevor BardetteMr. Purvis - a Patient (uncredited)
Morgan FarleyMental patient (uncredited)
Kathleen FreemanNurse (uncredited)
Dickie MooreMental patient (uncredited)
Tor Johnson'The Champ', a patient (uncredited)
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