The read
It runs a compact 1h 5m.
Synopsis
Shortly after his arrival from South America to New York, Steven Humbolt is found dead in his apartment at the Savoia Hotel. Inspector Decker Dawes investigates the case and although the cause of death is described as apoplexy, Dawes is convinced it as murder, especially after he learns that Humbolt had been married fifteen times.
Ratings
TMDB3/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles S. BeldenScreenplay
- Frank R. StrayerDirector
Cast
- Conway TearleInsp. Decker Dawes
- Natalie MoorheadCarol Manning
- Raymond HattonDet. Sgt. Meade
- Noel FrancisRuby Cotton
- John WrayJason Getty
- Margaret DumontSybilla Crum
- Oscar ApfelDist. Atty. Kerry
- Dickie MooreYoung Boy
- Almeda FowlerNurse
Themes
library of congress