The Brasher Doubloon
Some women can't stand cats ... with me it's men!
1947 · 1h 12m · Approved
Crime, Mystery
Directed by
John Brahm
Overview
Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock hires Marlowe to find an old rare coin, the Brasher Doubloon, that belonged in her deceased husband's collection. Marlowe begins investigating, but quickly finds himself entangled in a series of unexplained murders.
Director and cast
- John Brahm Director
- George Montgomery as Philip Marlowe
- Nancy Guild as Merle Davis
- Florence Bates as Mrs. Murdock
- Roy Roberts as Lt. Breez
- Fritz Kortner as Vannier
- Conrad Janis as Leslie Murdock
- Marvin Miller as Blair
- Reed Hadley as Dr. Moss (uncredited)
- Robert Adler as Police Sgt. Spangler (uncredited)
- Ben Erway Cast
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