Summaries

An escaped lunatic, a mysterious swami, and various lovers all have designs on a famous opera singer.

Opera star Gino D'Acosta (Leo Carrillo), due to perform in the open air of the Hollywood Bowl, is warned by a Swami (Pedro de Cordoba)that he will die if he sings. That warning comes to pass and his death proves to be murder. Police detective Steve Farrell (Chester Morris) works backstage to sort out the clues pointing to the identity of the killer. Suspects include a primma donna, her conductor husband, an insane composer, an ambitious singer and a dancer and her husband partner.—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • infidelity
  • deception
  • retribution
  • double feature film
  • reprisal
Genres
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Mar 26, 1936
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English Italian
Filming locations Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 6m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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