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In this classic crime thriller, passengers start to die aboard a transatlantic ship while a reporter (William Lundigan) races against time to stop a notorious international criminal before he kills again. After falling for a beautiful passenger (Maris Wrixon), the reporter becomes intrigued by the mysterious circumstances surrounding an antique chest her uncle recently purchased. They suspect it's a master forgery by the infamous Black Parrot, but before the couple can make any headway in their investigation, her uncle is found dead. Based on Eleanor Robeson Belmont and Harriet Ford's play and Burton E. Stevenson's novel, this provocative mystery serves up perplexing false clues, unexpected twists and a truly surprising conclusion.
Original Release
01/09/1941
US Release
01/09/1941
Cast
Name | Character |
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William Lundigan | Jim Moore |
Maris Wrixon | Sandy Vantine |
Eddie Foy Jr. | Tripod Daniels |
Paul Cavanagh | Max Armand |
Luli Deste | Madame de Charriere |
Charles Waldron | Paul Vantine |
Joseph Crehan | Grady / Inspector Grady |
Emory Parnell | Simmonds |
Phyllis Barry | Julia |
Cyril Thornton | Rogers |
Directors
Writers
Robert E. Kent, Eleanor Robson Belmont, Harriet Ford, Burton E. Stevenson
Cast
Name | Character |
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William Lundigan | Jim Moore |
Maris Wrixon | Sandy Vantine |
Eddie Foy Jr. | Tripod Daniels |
Paul Cavanagh | Max Armand |
Luli Deste | Madame de Charriere |
Charles Waldron | Paul Vantine |
Joseph Crehan | Grady / Inspector Grady |
Emory Parnell | Simmonds |
Phyllis Barry | Julia |
Cyril Thornton | Rogers |
Leyland Hodgson | Parks |
Ernie Stanton | Colonel Piggott |
Cliff Saum | Morel |
Sidney Bracey | Ship's Steward |
Kenneth Harlan | Ship's Captain |
William Hopper | Ship's officer reporting false alarm |
Jack Mower | Steamship Company Manager |
Louis Natheaux | Theophile Daurelle |
Producers
Name | Role |
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William Jacobs | Producer |