The Squeaker (1937): Cast
The Squeaker is a 1937 mystery drama directed by William K. Howard, starring Edmund Lowe as Inspector Barrabal, Allan Jeayes and Ann Todd. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- London Films Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Squeaker About?
The premise of The Squeaker without spoilers.
Mysterious death notes haunt London’s jewel‑thieving underworld, where a ruthless fence threatens to expose anyone who defies him. Desperate, Scotland Yard brings back former Inspector Barrabal – a known drunk – to infiltrate the gang using a fabricated criminal record, a ruse that could jeopardize his budding romance with Carol Stedman.
The Squeaker Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- jewel robbery
- burglary investigation
- man woman romance
- moral reformation
- underworld crime
- diamond thief
- jewelry fence
- jewel thief
- cat burglar
- safecracker
- police box
- police superintendent
+24 more Show fewer
- torch singer
- nightclub entertainer
- stolen pearls
- voice recording
- secret identity
- undercover police officer
- escapee
- police informant
- formal dinner party
- alcohol abstinence
- heist crime
- cop drama
- whodunnit mystery
- corpse
- murder confession
- police as protagonist
- disgraced policeman
- turning a new leaf
- killer
- scotland yard
- undercover operation
- police inspector
- mystery villain
- london england
The Squeaker Cast & Characters
Edmund Lowe leads the cast as Inspector Barrabal, with Allan Jeayes as Inspector Elford and Ann Todd as Carol Stedman. Directed by William K. Howard; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director William K. Howard
- Edmund Lowe as Inspector Barrabal
- Allan Jeayes as Inspector Elford
- Ann Todd as Carol Stedman
- Mabel Terry-Lewis as Mrs. Stedman
Also Starring in The Squeaker
· 15 more- Robert Newton Larry Graeme
- Michael Rennie Medical Examiner
- Ben Williams Dale
- Bill Shine Alfie
- Alastair Sim Joshua Collie
- Philip Ray Safecracker (uncredited)
- Danny Green Safecracker
- Gordon McLeod Mr. Field
- Alf Goddard Police Sgt. Hawkins
- Sebastian Shaw Frank Sutton
- Syd Crossley Minor Role
- Noel Dainton Police Inspector (uncredited)
- Fred Groves Martin
- Stewart Rome Police Superintendent Marshall
- Tamara Desni Tamara
More from William K. Howard
More films directed by William K. Howard: Johnny Come Lately, Klondike Fury, Bullets for O’Hara and Mary Burns, Fugitive.
Cars in The Squeaker
6 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1935 AEC STL.
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unknown Important role -
1935 AEC STL Minor role -
unknown Minor role -
unknown Minor role
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The Squeaker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Squeaker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Squeaker?
The Squeaker runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was The Squeaker released?
The Squeaker was released on August 26, 1937.
Who directed The Squeaker?
The Squeaker was directed by William K. Howard.
More films by William K. Howard Who is in the cast of The Squeaker?
The Squeaker stars Edmund Lowe as Inspector Barrabal, Allan Jeayes as Inspector Elford and Ann Todd as Carol Stedman, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Squeaker have a post-credit scene?
No. The Squeaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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