The Mysterious Mr. Valentine is a 1946 American film noir crime film directed by Philip Ford starring William Henry, Linda Stirling and Virginia Christine.
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Plot
A young girl gets a flat tire, and ends up with her car being stolen. Later, her car is involved in an accident which results in a man's death. The gangsters who stole the car plant the body in her car to make it look like she was at fault.
Cast
William Henry as Steve Morgan
Linda Stirling as Janet Spencer
Virginia Christine as Lola Carson
Thomas E. Jackson as Police Lt. Milo Jones (credited as Thomas Jackson)
Barbara Woodell as Rita Armstrong
Kenne Duncan as Sam Priestly (credited as Ken Duncan)
Virginia Brissac as Martha, the Housekeeper
Lyle Latell as Peter Musso, Henchman
Ernie Adams as Frank Gary, Henchman
Tristram Coffin as John Armstrong
Arthur Space as County Coroner
Robert Bice as Doctor
Critical reception
Film critic Hal Erickson wrote that the film was "a neat-and-tidy thriller from the Republic B-picture mills."