The Long Arm

Overview

Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.

Release Date

01 June 1956

96 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Supt Tom Halliday
Sergeant Ward
Mary Halliday
Tony Halliday
Police Constable in Information Room
Detective Sergeant in 'Q' car
Nightwatchman / Gilson
Deputy Commander
Chief Superintendent Jim Malcolm