Bayard Thatcher is blackmailing the family into which he has married: He demands $25,000 by the next night or else he will tell about shady deals and family skeletons. That is the price the bully Bayard demands for leaving the family alone.
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s B-mysteries that feel like they were filmed on a shoestring budget in someone's living room, absolutely. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you don't want to think too hard. If you're looking for prestige cinema or a logical masterpiece, you’re going to be f...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s B-mysteries that feel like they were filmed on a shoestring budget in someone's living room, absolutely. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you don't want to think too hard. If you're looking for prestige cinema or a logical masterpiece, you’re going to be frustrated by how quickly the logic just... evaporates. The whole setup is classic. You’ve got a guy everyone hates, a locked-ish room, and a house full of people acting suspicious..."
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