The Devil's Henchmen (1949)

7.5/10 68 min Crime Drama

Overview

Insurance agent Jesse Arno is posing as a sailor while on the trail of a gang of waterfront thieves, supposedly headed by Tip Banning. Arno is aware that a gang member has been murdered by Rhino, Banning's simple-minded right-hand man, but says nothing when he is questioned by the police, who are unaware of his real profession. Banning, knowing that Jesse knew who the killer was, admits him into the gang.

Cast

Warner Baxter

Jess Arno

Mary Beth Hughes

Silky

Mike Mazurki

Rhino

Peggy Converse

Connie

Regis Toomey

Tip Banning

James Flavin

Police Sergeant Briggs

William Forrest

Anderson

Al Bridge

Elmer Hood

Paul Marion

Bill Falls

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