
The Mysterious Mr. Valentine (1946)
Janet Spencer is driving down a country road when one of her tires blows out. This seemingly innocuous, everyday occurrence leads Linda into a labyrinth of murder, blackmail and intrigue.

Janet Spencer is driving down a country road when one of her tires blows out. This seemingly innocuous, everyday occurrence leads Linda into a labyrinth of murder, blackmail and intrigue.
William HenrySteve Morgan
Linda StirlingJanet Spencer
Virginia ChristineLola Carson
Thomas E. JacksonPolice Lt. Milo Jones
Barbara WoodellRita Armstrong
Kenne DuncanSam Priestly
Virginia BrissacMartha, the Housekeeper
Lyle LatellPeter Musso, Henchman
Ernie AdamsFrank Gary, Henchman
Tristram CoffinJohn ArmstrongA young screenwriter and a wanna-be director find a backer for their latest movie project... a mafioso who expects his no-talent son to get the leading part.
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