A famous detective is invited to a swanky party at an elegant mansion, but before the night is over he finds himself involved with gangsters, blackmail and murder..
Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’ve got a real soft spot for 1930s B-movie detective tropes. If you need tight pacing or a story that makes perfect sense, stay away. This is for the folks who like watching stiff actors talk in fancy rooms while someone inevitably drops dead in the next parlor. The movie st...
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’ve got a real soft spot for 1930s B-movie detective tropes. If you need tight pacing or a story that makes perfect sense, stay away. This is for the folks who like watching stiff actors talk in fancy rooms while someone inevitably drops dead in the next parlor. The movie starts with a detective showing up to a mansion. You know the drill. It’s supposed to be a swanky evening, but the vibe is immediately off. The mansion feels less like a home and mor..."
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