The read
It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster, who hopes to enlist their help in devising the perfect murder.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Elliott NugentDirector
- Elliott NugentScreenplay
Cast
- Ernest TruexWallace Porter
- Una MerkelToby Van Buren
- John MiljanCharlie
- Johnny HinesSlim
- Edward ArnoldDillon
- C. Henry GordonLombardo
- Joseph CawthornBarfuss
- Nat PendletonJoe
- Tenen HoltzHerman
- Marcelle CordayHilda
- Frederick BurtonMr. Van Buren (uncredited)
- Jack KennedyDetective (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
gangsterpoisonattempted murderpre-codeelopementmystery writerrevenge killingingenuitycriminal plotamusedlovers in danger