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Feature film — 1943

The Fallen Sparrow (1943)

6.01h 34mDrama — Mystery — Thriller

Imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War, John "Kit" McKittrick is released when a New York City policeman pulls some strings. Upon returning to America, McKittrick hears that a friend has committed suicide, and he begins to smell a rat. During his investigation, McKittrick questions three beautiful women, one of whom has a tie to his refugee past. Pursued by Nazi operatives, McKittrick learns of the death of another friend, and begins to suspect the dark Dr. Skaas.

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RKO Radio Pictures

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Director: Richard Wallace

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Cast & crew

John Garfield as John 'Kit' McKittrick

John Garfield

John 'Kit' McKittrick

Maureen O'Hara as Toni Donne

Maureen O'Hara

Toni Donne

Walter Slezak as Dr. Christian Skaas

Walter Slezak

Dr. Christian Skaas

Patricia Morison as Barby Taviton

Patricia Morison

Barby Taviton

Martha O'Driscoll as Whitney 'The Imp' Parker

Martha O'Driscoll

Whitney 'The Imp' Parker

Bruce Edwards as Ab Parker

Bruce Edwards

Ab Parker

John Banner as Anton

John Banner

Anton

John Miljan as Inspector 'Toby' Tobin

John Miljan

Inspector 'Toby' Tobin

Hugh Beaumont as Otto Skaas

Hugh Beaumont

Otto Skaas

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Jack Carr

Danny, Cab Driver (uncredited)

George Lloyd as Sergeant Moore (uncredited)

George Lloyd

Sergeant Moore (uncredited)

Fely Franquelli as Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)

Fely Franquelli

Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)

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