Fingerprints Don't Lie

Fingerprints Don't Lie is a 1951 American crime film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Richard Travis, Sheila Ryan and Margia Dean. It was released by the independent distributor Lippert Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director Harry Reif.

Plot
At the trial of the alleged killer of the city's mayor, fingerprint expert Jim Stover gives evidence that seems likely to seal his conviction and likely execution. Stover strongly believes that "fingerprints don't lie" but is given cause to doubt this after a conversation. With the assistance of the dead mayor's daughter Carolyn he starts his own investigation to see if the accused is being framed.

Cast
• Richard Travis as James Stover

• Sheila Ryan as Carolyn Palmer

• Sid Melton as Hypo Dorton

• Tom Neal as Prosecuting Attorney

• Margia Dean as Nadine Connell

• Lyle Talbot as Police Lt. Grayson

• Michael Whalen as Police Commissioner Frank Kelso

• Richard Emory as Paul Moody

• Dee Tatum as Connie Duval

• George Eldredge as King Sullivan

• Rory Mallinson as Brad Evans

• Karl Davis as Rod Barenger

• Zon Murray as Defense Attorney

• Syra Marty as Syra, the Blonde Model

• Roy Butler as Bailiff

• Dick Gordon as Nightclub Patron

• Forbes Murray as Judge Edwin Monroe

• John Roy as Detective

• Larry Steers as Nightclub Patron

• Ferris Taylor as Mayor Wendell Palmer