Movie

The French Key

“The Adventures of detective ace Johnny Fletcher”

★ 6.5(2)19461h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Walter Colmes
Release date: 1946-05-18
Runtime: 1h 4m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Republic Pictures

About The French Key

The French Key is a 1946 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Adventure genres, directed by Walter Colmes, starring Albert Dekker, Evelyn Ankers and Mike Mazurki. It has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The French Key in Finland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Private detective Johnny Fletcher and his sidekick Sam Cragg skip out on their rented room, but when they sneak back to retrieve their luggage, they discover a dead body on the bed, holding a gold coin in its hand. Fletcher is told by a coin collector that the piece is an old and valuable Spanish coin, but Fletcher soon begins to suspect that the man is himself involved in the murder. Fletcher's investigation leads to he and Sam getting caught up in a murder and gold smuggling scheme.

Cast

Albert Dekker

Johnny Fletcher

Evelyn Ankers

Janet Morgan

Mike Mazurki

Sam Cragg

John Eldredge

John Holterman

Frank Fenton

Horatio Vedder

Selmer Jackson

Walter Winslow

Byron Foulger

Peabody

Joe DeRita

Fox

Marjorie Manners

David Gorcey

Eddie

Archie Twitchell

Murdock (as Michael Branden)

Sammy Stein

Themes & keywords

private detective

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The French Key in Finland?+

The French Key is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Finland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The French Key on Netflix?+

The French Key is not on Netflix in Finland right now.

How long is The French Key?+

The French Key has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

Who stars in The French Key?+

The French Key stars Albert Dekker, Evelyn Ankers, Mike Mazurki, John Eldredge and Frank Fenton.

When did The French Key come out?+

The French Key is a 1946 movie directed by Walter Colmes.

What genre is The French Key?+

The French Key is Crime, Mystery and Adventure film.

Who directed The French Key?+

The French Key was directed by Walter Colmes.