A rich recluse is killed by his nephew, who tries to burn a reporter..
So, The Clue of the New Pin is one of those movies you watch because you're a nerd for film history or you just really like Edgar Wallace. It’s not exactly a 'thriller' by today’s standards, but it has that weird, stilted charm of 1929. If you want fast cars and big explosions, you should probably just skip this one. ...
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"So, The Clue of the New Pin is one of those movies you watch because you're a nerd for film history or you just really like Edgar Wallace. It’s not exactly a 'thriller' by today’s standards, but it has that weird, stilted charm of 1929. If you want fast cars and big explosions, you should probably just skip this one. But if you like watching people in heavy suits talk very seriously about keys and vaults, give it a go. The plot is basically about this guy Jesse Trine who is rich and hates ever..."
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