Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome

(1947)Directed by John Rawlins65 minAction, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
KARLOFF PETRIFIES THEM!

A gang of criminals, which includes a piano player and an imposing former convict known as 'Gruesome', has found out about a scientist's secret formula for a gas that temporarily paralyzes anyone who breathes it. When Gruesome accidentally inhales some of the gas and passes out, the police think he is dead and take him to the morgue, where he later revives and escapes. This puzzling incident attracts the interest of Dick Tracy, and when the criminals later use the gas to rob a bank, Tracy realizes that he must devote his entire attention to stopping them.

Boris Karloffas Gruesome
Ralph Byrdas Dick Tracy
Anne Gwynneas Tess Trueheart
Edward Ashleyas Dr. L.E. Thal
June Clayworthas Dr. I.M. "Irma" Learned
Lyle Latellas Pat Patton
Tony Barrettas Melody
James Nolanas Dan Sterne
Joseph Crehanas Chief Brandon
Milton Parsonsas Dr. A. Tomic
Ernie Adamsas Waiter at Hangman's Knot (uncredited)
Phil Arnoldas Sneezing Bank Customer (uncredited)
WBWalter Baconas Bar Patron (uncredited)
Lex Barkeras City Hospital Driver (uncredited)
Eddie Bordenas Bank Customer (uncredited)
Robert Brayas Sergeant (uncredited)
Robert Clarkeas Fred (Police Analyst) (uncredited)
George Cooperas Stone (Bank Teller) (uncredited)
Suzi Crandallas Blonde Bank Customer (uncredited)
William Gouldas Pop (uncredited)
BHBen Hallas Luke (Police Stooge) (uncredited)
Harry Harveyas Humphrey (Bank Guard) (uncredited)
Tom Keeneas Dr. Frankey (uncredited)