''Fingerprints Don't Lie'' is a 1951 American

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directed by

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and starring

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and

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.Spicer p.409 It was released by the

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distributor

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. The film's sets were designed by the

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Harry Reif.

Synopsis

At the trial of the alleged killer of the city's

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expert Jim Stover gives evidence that seems likely to seal his conviction and likely execution. Stover strongly believes that "fingerprints don't lie" but is given cause to doubt this after a conversation. With the assistance of the dead mayor's daughter Carolyn he starts his own investigation to see if the accused is being framed.

Cast

References

Bibliography

* Spicer, Andrew. ''Historical Dictionary of Film Noir''. Scarecrow Press, 2010.

External links

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