The Phenix City Story (1955)
A crime-busting lawyer and his initially reluctant attorney father take on the forces that run gambling and prostitution in their small Southern town.
Top billed cast
John McIntireAlbert L. "Pat" Patterson
Richard KileyJohn Patterson
Kathryn GrantEllie Rhodes
Edward AndrewsRhett Tanner
Lenka PetersonMary Jo Patterson
Biff McGuireFred Gage
Truman SmithEd Gage
Jean CarsonCassie
Kathy MarloweMamie
John LarchClem Wilson
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