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The Missing Man

The Missing Man

1953•30m
Crime

Through a mother's terrible dream, her son's body is discovered in France and his killer is arrested in England.

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EN

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Edgar Lustgarten

Edgar Lustgarten

Self

Evelyn Moore

Mrs. Neil

Howard Lang

Inspector Haslett (uncredited)

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