The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
Ventriloquist and world traveler Gordon Cobb is murdered by a gang of jewel thieves. Baffled by the contradictory clues, Inspector Queen asks his son, Ellery, to help out.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- James P. HoganDirector
- Eric TaylorScreenplay
- Frederic DannayWriter
- Manfred LeeWriter
- Lee ZahlerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ralph BellamyEllery Queen
- Margaret LindsayNikki Porter
- Charley GrapewinInsp. Queen
- Noel MadisonGordon Cobb
- Ann DoranSheila Cobb
- James BurkeSergeant Velie
- Anna May WongLois Ling
- Eduardo CiannelliCount Brett
- Frank AlbertsonSanders
- Charles LaneDoc Prouty
- Russell HicksHarry Walsh
- Tom DuganMcGrath
Stills
Themes
penthouse apartment