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Among the Missing (1934)
Seeking to avoid arrest while fleeing through a city park at night, two jewel thieves, Gordon and young Tommy, stash some just-stolen jewels on elderly, unknowing Martha Abbott. They then invite Martha to come live with them as their housekeeper, duping her into helping fence their goods. When Martha eventually becomes aware of the criminal activities, she strives to help Tommy reform.
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Seeking to avoid arrest while fleeing through a city park at night, two jewel thieves, Gordon and young Tommy, stash some just-stolen jewels on elderly, unknowing Martha Abbott. They then invite Martha to come live with them as their housekeeper, duping her into helping fence their goods. When Martha eventually becomes aware of the criminal activities, she strives to help Tommy reform.
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Genre:Crime, Drama
Written By:Fred Niblo Jr., Herbert Asbury
In Theaters:9/25/1934
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Runtime:65 minutes
Studio:Columbia Pictures
Cast
Albert S. Rogell
Director
Richard Cromwell
Tommy Foster
Henrietta Crosman
Martha Abbott
Billie Seward
Judy
Arthur Hohl
Gordon
Ivan F. Simpson
Smeed
Ben Taggart
Officer Flannagan
Wade Boteler
Detective Rogers
Harry C. Bradley
Alvin Abbott
Claire Du Brey
Mrs. Alvin Abbott
Douglas Cosgrove
Captain Drake
Paul Hurst
Capt. W.F. 'Big Bill' Connors
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