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Castle of Crimes (1944)
A wealthy French widow is poisoned in her home, Inspector Hanaud investigates..
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A wealthy French widow is poisoned in her home, Inspector Hanaud investigates..
Rating:NR
Genre:Mystery
Written By:Doreen Montgomery
In Theaters:8/25/1944
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Runtime:66 minutes
Studio:Associated British Picture Corporation
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