Postal Inspector (1936)
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71% of users liked it
(58 ratings)
A postal inspector finds himself caught in a sticky situation as he tries to pin a rap for mail theft upon the owner of a prominent nightclub owner. The owner is guilty and only stole the mail so he could get the money he needs to pay off a murderous and impatient loan shark. Unfortunately, upon… More A postal inspector finds himself caught in a sticky situation as he tries to pin a rap for mail theft upon the owner of a prominent nightclub owner. The owner is guilty and only stole the mail so he could get the money he needs to pay off a murderous and impatient loan shark. Unfortunately, upon opening the mail sack, he discovers it filled with inane mail-order gadgets and a few letters. Meanwhile as the intrepid inspector closes in, he finds himself falling in love with a singer. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Otto Brower
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
- In Theaters
- Aug 16, 1936 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A goofy B action thriller with Bela Lugosi.
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Cast
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Ricardo Cortez
as Bill Davis
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Patricia Ellis
as Connie Larrimore
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Bela Lugosi
as Benez
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Michael Loring
as Charlie Davis
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David Oliver
as Butch
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Wallis Clark
as Pottie
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Arthur Loft
as Richards
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Guy Usher
as Evans
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William Hall
as Roach
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Spencer Charters
as Grumpy
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Hattie McDaniel
as Deborah
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Marla Shelton
as Stewardess
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Henry Hunter
as Copilot
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Billy Burrud
as Boy
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Harry Beresford
as Ritter
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Paul Harvey
as Lieutenant Ordway
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Gertrude Astor
as Woman with Drum Sticks
- Carlos Cortez
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Robert O. Davis
as Pilot
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Flora Finch
as Mrs. Armbrister
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Ann Gillis
as Little Girl
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Jerry Mandy
as Henchman
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Margaret McWade
as Old Maid
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Anne O'Neal
as Woman with Nose Machine
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Russell Wade
as Man