The read
It runs a compact 1h 4m.
Synopsis
When a conniving female singer turns up dead, with the evidence pointing to the band’s drummer, jazz trumpeter Danny Brooks attempts to clear him—only to implicate himself and the rest of the band in the process. Can a jazz-loving police detective and Danny’s fiancée solve the case before the next downbeat?
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- John HoffmanDirector
- Henry BlankfortScreenplay
- Peggy PhillipsScreenplay
Cast
- Noah Beery Jr.Danny Brooks
- Lois CollierJean Walker
- John LitelRoger Quinn
- Steven GerayVic Miller
- Claudia DrakeAnita Lane
- Danny MortonJohnny
- Jimmie DoddChuck
- Steve BrodieHillary
- John KelloggKeys
- Arthur SpaceDetective Carlyle
- Josh WhiteJosh White
- Coleman HawkinsColeman Hawkins
Stills
Themes
jazz band