Summaries

A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster who hopes to get the writer's help in devising the "perfect crime."

Details

Keywords
  • captive
  • escape attempt
  • murder plot
  • crime writer
  • telephone wires cut
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Jan 20, 1933
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Passed
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 19m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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