The Gaunt Stranger

Edgar Wallace's Greatest Thriller

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MysteryCrimeDrama

A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.

Released: Oct 27, 1938

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Patrick Barr

Det. Insp. Alan Wembury

Alexander Knox

Dr Anthony Lomond

Wilfrid Lawson

Maurice Meister

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