Killer at Large(1947)
THE THRILLING NEWS HUNT THAT TURNS INTO A MANHUNT!
Two newspaper reporters become involved with another killing while investigating a murder, which leads to the involvement of the girl reporter's father.
Movie: Killer at Large
Top 10 Billed Cast
Paul Kimberly
Anne Arnold
Vincent Arnold
Edward Denton
Rand
Bull Callahan
Brent Maddux
Richard - the Clerk
Captain McManus
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