The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
Rex Stout's portly detective prides himself on solving crimes without venturing outside his comfortable home; here he relies on others to do the legwork in pinpointing who among a number of suspects is responsible for two sudden deaths, which the authorities at first are not convinced were murders.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Herbert J. BibermanDirector
Cast
- Edward ArnoldNero Wolfe
- Lionel StanderArchie Goodwin
- Dennie MooreMazie Gray
- Victor JoryClaude Roberts
- Nana BryantSarah Barstow
- Joan PerryEllen Barstow
- Russell HardieManuel Kimball
- Walter KingsfordEmanuel Jeremiah (E.J.) Kimball
- Boyd IrwinProf. Edgar Barstow
- John QualenOlaf
- Gene MorganDet. Lt. O'Grady
- Rita HayworthMarie Maringola
Stills
Themes
nero wolfe