He Walked by Night
~Savage TRUTH! Stronger than Fiction!
Overview
Roy Martin aka Roy Morgan is a burglar and former war-time Radio & Electronics Engineer who listens in to radio police calls, allowing him to stay one step ahead of the cops.
Genres
- Thriller
- Crime
General Information
Release Date: 1949-02-06
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 79 min
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