The Inner Circle (1946) Mystery, Film-Noir, Parody | Full Movie | Subtitles

A private detective finds himself with a perfect new secretary. But after a notorious gossip columnist turns up murdered, she may prove too good to be true.

Director: Philip Ford
Writers: Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
Stars: Adele Mara, Warren Douglas, William Frawley
Genres: Classics, Film-Noir, Mystery

00:00 Full Movie
01:35 👨‍💼 Johnny Strange of Action Incorporated places an ad for a female secretary and hires Geraldine Smith.
06:18 🤔 A conversation between two individuals about a mysterious meeting and payment.
14:00 🕵️ John is accused of having something to hide by Anthony Fitch and his secretary, Geraldine Smith, witnesses the conversation from outside the window.
18:21 🔒 A self-defense story and the consequences of obstructing justice.
21:58 🔍 Discussing Fitch's beliefs on marriage and a suspicious woman
29:19 🎵 Rhoda encounters a stranger in her dressing room who claims to know her and asks about Anthony Fitch.
33:36 🔍 Discussing a crime and a potential witness.
37:48 🔎 Discovers Fitch had an item in his next broadcast, which he believes was the motive for Fitch's murder, but they are unable to find it in his study.
47:27 ✈️ Mrs. Lowe is in a hurry to catch a plane and leaves her sister and Mr. Strange behind with Mr. Webb, who apologizes for not being able to release them.
52:12🎤 Rhoda Roberts denies knowing Fitch well and claims their interactions were strictly business.

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[JoFunnyOnion]

Lovely film, thank you. It’s wonderful that over 76 years later we are still being entertained watching their film! Adele Mara died in 2010 and Warren Douglas in 1997.

[patrickryan]

Who couldn't like this movie. All the details fit so neatly as the plot moved along at a very charming clip. Better than a lot of 'A' movies.

[cgpyper]

Nice flick from the days when the Fox, or Paramount, theater showed a short before the main feature. Thanks CCC.

[guedwcq]

Oh boy, Ed Gargan and William Frawley, two of my favorites

[YOGI-ylff]

Intriguing movie. Virginia Christine played Mrs. Olson, I believe it was Folgers coffee commercials, in the late 1960s-1970s. Mesa, AZ May 8, 2023

[aadamtx]

Not a bad little B flick. Will Wright was one of the more recognizable faces here, along with Frawley and Cortez. But the script itself had some nice twists and turns along the way, and just enough humor to keep things humming.

[prasenjitdey]

Johnny & his Honney cooked up a strange murder mystery, Inner circle did have me going in circles!!👍👏👏
Great movie enjoyed watching it, Thank you sirs!👍👍🤝🙏

[arstd]

I love William "Bill" Frawley. He was in a bunch of these movies before "I Love Lucy". When I saw him in this movie, I knew I had to watch it.

[danielstanwyck]

kinda cute, in its peculiar and particular way. William Frawley is always fun and provided the best acting, which is himself as himself. it says in the heading film noir parody, and is pretty good in its intention.

[mjca]

Enjoyable film. I was surprised to see William Frawley as Det. Lt. Webb. I can remember him on I Love Lucy and My Three Sons. Thanks for posting and be safe 🙏

[paulstark]

What a smooth clever story just when you think you have seen the best up Poops another one sure was a great story and cast ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[colinmcgrath]

Almost like watching Dragnet, very clever and well done.

[johnwerner]

A good B-roll flick. Intriguing from the start and edited well moving just right. Great characters here too so it adds up. Worth a look.

[marywebber]

This movie was excellent and much better than many I've seen

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[davidscott]

2nd time watching it. Great movie! I just shared it with my retired police detective brother.

[mikesilva]

Pee-wee: There's a lotta things about me you don't know anything about, Dottie. Things you wouldn't understand. Things you couldn't understand. Things you shouldn't understand.
Dottie: I don't understand.
Pee-wee: You don't wanna get mixed up with a guy like me. I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel. So long, Dott.
Simone: Do you have any dreams?
Pee-wee: Yeah, I'm all alone. I'm rolling a big doughnut and this snake wearing a vest...
Pee wees big adventure movie 🙃

[donnabacon]

Love! Love! Love! these b&w.

More! Please!! Thank you! 💕💕💕💕

[rjenellwomack]

🌹Excellent, interesting, funny, & entertaining.🌹Oh, great Cast💯💫👈

[dokskwyr]

If this weren't made in 1946 it would have made a great pilot for a real successful TV series. Great Flick