On-the-lam prisoner Gruesome (Boris Karloff) uses toxic gas to pull off a bank heist. Eyewitness to the crime is Tess Truehart (Anne Gwynne), who calls on police Detective Dick Tracy (Ralph Byrd) to investigate. With few leads from the bank’s incapacitated customers, and press coverage threatening to create chaos, the crime fighter is in a tough spot. When Tracy learns about the mysterious disappearance of a doctor, however, it may provide the crucial break he needs to solve the crime.
Directed by John Rawlins
Cast:
Boris Karloff as Gruesome
Ralph Byrd as Dick Tracy
Anne Gwynne as Tess Truehart
Skelton Knaggs as Rudolph X-Ray
Edward Ashley as Dr. Lee Thal
June Clayworth as Dr. I.M. Learned
Lyle Latell as Pat Patton
Tony Barrett as ‘Melody’ Fiske
James Nolan as Dan Sterne
Joseph Crehan as Chief Brandon
Milton Parsons as Dr. A. Tomic
b&w version https://youtu.be/Iv8WDEDBmIM
