The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
International crooks Sylvia, Roy and 'Count Donelli' come to America and cooperate to rob wealthy homes by using a gimmick known as a chess-playing machine. Sylvia and Roy soon learn the truth about not only themselves but also their partner-in-crime.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Tod BrowningDirector
- Tod BrowningScreenplay
- Charles KenyonWriter
Cast
- Priscilla DeanSylvia Donovan
- Matt MooreDick Longworth
- Raymond GriffithRoy Donovan
- Wallace BeeryCount Donelli / Hawkes
- Alfred AllenMike Donovan
- Emmett KingBishop Vail, a chessplayer
- Lillian LangdonParty Hostess
- Eric MayneParty Host
Stills
Themes
chessdetective