Movie Description
The Black Doll
(1938)Overview
Nicholas Rood, dishonest mine owner, finds a Black Doll on his desk and knows that vengeance is about to overtake him for murdering his former partner. He is knifed as he talks to his daughter Marian. She summons her fiancé Nick Halstead, a private detective. He finds that six people had a motive for the murder; Rood's sister Mrs. Laura Leland; her son Rex; Rood's associates Mallison and Walling; Esteban, a servant and Dr. Giddings. Sheriff Renick and his deputy Red get the clues all mixed up, but Nick finally narrows the search down to one suspect...
Cast
Nick Halstead
Marian Rood
Sheriff Renick
Nelson Rood
Laura Leland
Walling
A.H. Mallison
Dr. Giddings
Rex Leland
Esteban, the butler
Rosita, the housekeeper
Deputy Red
Coroner
Cabbie
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Facts
Original TitleThe Black Doll
Status Released
Release Information
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1938-01-31
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 06m
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures
Genres
- Mystery
- Crime
