Summaries

A murder mystery evolves during a weekend at an exclusive mansion.

After a murder, several people come under suspicion, all of whom were involved in mysterious ways with the victim. As a woman is about to disclose some important information, she too is killed. Finally, the novelist-detective calls a meeting of all the suspects in the police inspector's office and names the murderer.

Details

Keywords
  • deception
  • held at gunpoint
  • cigarette smoking
  • damsel in distress
  • jealousy
Genres
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Dec 14, 1931
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Passed
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Production companies Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation (I)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 3m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio

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