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Behind Locked Doors (1948)

Behind the locked doors of a mental institution resides crooked politico Judge Drake, free from prosecution so long as he pretends to be crazy. To get the goods on Drake, private detective Ross Stewart has himself committed to the asylum as a patient. Meanwhile, reporter Kathy Lawrence, posing as Stewart's wife, acts as his liaison to the outside world.

  • Thriller
  • Crime

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Lucille BremerLucille BremerKathy Lawrence
  • Photo of Richard CarlsonRichard CarlsonRoss Stewart
  • Photo of Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyLarson
  • Photo of Ralf HaroldeRalf HaroldeFred Hopps
  • Photo of Thomas Browne HenryThomas Browne HenryDr. Clifford Porter
  • Photo of Herbert HeyesHerbert HeyesJudge Finlay Drake
  • Photo of Gwen DonovanGwen DonovanMadge Bennett
  • Photo of Trevor BardetteTrevor BardetteMr. Purvis - a Patient (uncredited)
  • Photo of Morgan FarleyMorgan FarleyMental patient (uncredited)
  • Photo of Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanNurse (uncredited)

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