The Squeaker (1937 film)

The Squeaker is a 1937 British crime film directed by William K. Howard and starring Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw, and Tamara Desni. It is based on the 1927 novel of the same name by Edgar Wallace. The film is a remake of the 1930 British film The Squeaker, also based on Wallace's novel.

The story revolves around a criminal known as "The Squeaker," a master of disguise and extortion, who preys on London's underworld. A Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Barrabal, is assigned to bring him to justice. The plot involves stolen diamonds, blackmail, and murder, with various characters suspected of being the elusive Squeaker. The film culminates in a dramatic confrontation where the true identity of The Squeaker is revealed.

The film is noted for its atmosphere and suspense, typical of the crime genre of the era. It is considered a classic British thriller.