The read
It runs a compact 1h 6m.
Synopsis
A wealthy, cheating husband is found murdered in his penthouse apartment. The police soon arrest a suspect, but the victim's downstairs neighbor believes the man is innocent and sets out to prove who really committed the murder.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Thornton FreelandDirector
- Sam SpewackScreenplay
Cast
- Una MerkelLois Martin
- Purnell PrattCapt. McGowan
- Zasu PittsBella
- Clarence MuseJeff - Building Janitor
- Paul HurstOfficer Brannigan
- Ralf HaroldeLewis Leroy
- William Collier Jr.Arthur Jones aka Casey
- Nat PendletonGunner - Bodyguard
- Rita La RoySylvia Folsom
- Hooper AtchleyHerbert 'Bert' Folsom
- James DurkinDetective
- Mike DonlinMike - Speakeasy Proprietor
Stills
Themes
adulterybased on novel or bookmurder