Directed by:
Frank R. StrayerCinematography:
M.A. AndersonComposer:
Sidney CutnerCast:
Russell Hopton, Lola Lane, George F. Marion, Wheeler Oakman, Robert Frazer, Forrest Taylor, Creighton Hale, Herb Vigran, Ralph Brooks, Charles K. French, Frank LaRue, Lynton Brent, Hal Price (more)Plots(1)
A murder is committed at the Forest Park Planetarium during a lecture by the celebrated Astronomer, Professor Ernst Einfeld (Lee Kohlmar). The fatal shot is fired in semi-darkness while a distinguished audience observes the stars projected on the dome above them. A hardboiled homicide detective (Russell Hopton) trades verbal jabs with a wisecracking gal reporter (Lola Lane) as they attempt to unravel the mysterious killing. The investigation uncovers shady suspects, ex-cons, eccentric scientists, illegal aliens, goofy gumshoes, surprising revelations, switched identities and death threats before the shocking conclusion. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Russell Hopton
USA
Best movies:
'G' Men (1935)
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Lola Lane
USA
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George F. Marion
USA
Best movies:
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Anna Christie (1930)
Wheeler Oakman
USA
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'G' Men (1935)
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Robert Frazer
USA
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Forrest Taylor
USA
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Creighton Hale
Ireland
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Casablanca (1942)
The Roaring Twenties (1939)
Herb Vigran
USA
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Ralph Brooks
USA
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Charles K. French
USA
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Frank LaRue
USA
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Lynton Brent
USA
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Hal Price
USA
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John Dilson
USA
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Lew Kelly
USA
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Dick Rush
Australia
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John Davidson
USA
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Henry Hall
USA
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Eric Mayne
Ireland
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Cornelius Keefe
USA
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