
Charlie is the intended murder victim here, and he avoids death only by chance. To find the murderer (since, of course, murder does occur), Charlie must outguess Scotland Yard and New York City police.


Is this thing worth your time? If you like old-school mysteries that don't overstay their welcome, you’ll dig this. It’s barely an hour long. If you need modern pacing or aren't into 1930s dialogue, stay far away. It’s a movie for people who like to watch a guy walk into a room and solve a crime before the tea gets col...

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"Is this thing worth your time? If you like old-school mysteries that don't overstay their welcome, you’ll dig this. It’s barely an hour long. If you need modern pacing or aren't into 1930s dialogue, stay far away. It’s a movie for people who like to watch a guy walk into a room and solve a crime before the tea gets cold. ☕ Warner Oland is the whole show here. He has this way of blinking that makes you think he’s already figured out who the killer is in the first five minutes. It’s charming, hon..."
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