They Asked For It (1939)
In this crime drama, the owner and chief editor of a newspaper gets together with two college pals and begins looking into the strange death of an old hermit who lived on the fringe of town.
Director:
Frank McDonald
Writer:
Arthur T. Horman
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William Lundigan as Steve Lewis |
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Joy Hodges as Mary Lou Carroll |
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Michael Whalen as Howard Adams |
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Isabel Jewell as Molly Herkimer |
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Lyle Talbot as Marty Collins |
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Thomas Beck as Dr. Peter Sparks |
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Spencer Charters as Chief Lawson |
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James Bush as Tucker Tyler |
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Charles Halton as Dr. Tyler |
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Edward McWade as 'Pi' Kelly |
| Writing | James B. Lowell | Story |
| Directing | Frank McDonald | Director |
| Writing | Arthur T. Horman | Screenplay |