When a wealthy art dealer is murdered, the private investigator hired for the case discovers a web of blackmail, corruption and stolen bonds..


Should you actually watch this? If you have an hour to kill and you really like those old black-and-white mysteries where everyone wears a suit even when they are sleeping, then yes. It is a solid choice for a rainy afternoon. But if you hate movies where the plot relies on complicated financial documents like stolen b...


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"Should you actually watch this? If you have an hour to kill and you really like those old black-and-white mysteries where everyone wears a suit even when they are sleeping, then yes. It is a solid choice for a rainy afternoon. But if you hate movies where the plot relies on complicated financial documents like stolen bonds, you are going to be very bored. This isn't a thriller; it is more like watching people argue in a very fancy living room. The movie starts off with an art dealer named Olive..."
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