The Master Key | |
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Directed by |
Lewis D. Collins Ray Taylor |
Written by |
Jack Natteford Dwight V. Babcock Joseph O'Donnell George H. Plympton Ande Lamb |
Produced by | Morgan Cox |
Starring |
Milburn Stone Jan Wiley Dennis Moore Addison Richards Byron Foulger Maris Wrixon |
Cinematography |
Maury Gertsman William A. Sickner |
Edited by |
Irving Birnbaum Jack Dolan Ace Herman Alvin Todd Edgar Zane |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 13 chapters (226 minutes) |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Master Key is a 1945 Universal movie serial, directed by Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor. It starred Milburn Stone, Dennis Moore and Byron Foulger. This serial also featured the screen debut of future western film star Lash LaRue.
Nazi spies, led by the mysterious "Master Key", kidnap Professor Henderson in order to acquire his "Orotron machine" which is capable of extracting gold from sea water. FBI agent Tom Brant, aided by reporter Janet Lowe and Detective Lt. Jack Ryan, attempt to rescue him and crack the Nazi spy ring.
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