Man in the Vault
Encyclopedia
Man in the Vault is a 1956 film noir
about a locksmith, played by William Campbell
, who is forced to help gangsters commit a robbery. It was based on the novel The Lock and the Key by Frank Gruber
.
Film noir
Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Hollywood's classic film noir period is generally regarded as extending from the early 1940s to the late 1950s...
about a locksmith, played by William Campbell
William Campbell (film actor)
William Campbell was an American actor who appeared in supporting roles in major film productions and also starred in several low-budget B-movies, including two cult horror films.-Career:...
, who is forced to help gangsters commit a robbery. It was based on the novel The Lock and the Key by Frank Gruber
Frank Gruber
Frank Gruber may refer to:*Frank Gruber , American writer*Frank Gruber , entrepreneur and new media journalist...
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Cast
- William Campbell as Tommy Dancer
- Karen Sharpe as Betty Turner
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as Louie - Robert Keys as Earl Farraday
- Nancy Duke as Trent's girlfriend
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