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wrongly thinks that Harry has killed her; One-Round tries to shoot Louis and Marcus when he overhears a plan to double-cross him, but leaves the gun's safety catch on and is himself killed by Louis; Marcus kills Louis by dislodging his ladder under the tunnel behind the house, causing Louis to fall into a passing railway wagon. Before falling into the carriage, Louis fires a last shot at Marcus which nearly hits him. Within moments, Marcus himself is struck on the head by a changing
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William Rose left the production midway, following arguments with director
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The film received critical acclaim from critics. On
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Cultural depictions of Metropolitan Police officers
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1494:"The Ladykillers Review - Best of Theatre News"
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2017:Friday the Thirteenth
1961:The Return of the Rat
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878:Saucier, Mississippi
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899:Liverpool Playhouse
831:Edward Petherbridge
504:Festival of Britain
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315:Kings Cross, London
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2311:For Those in Peril
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