United States / Jan 31, 1938 / NR
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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...
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Holmes Herbert | Dr. Giddings |
| William Lundigan | Rex Leland |
| Fred Malatesta | Esteban, the butler |
| Inez Palange | Rosita, the housekeeper |
| Syd Saylor | Deputy Red |
| Arthur Hoyt | Coroner |
| John Harmon | Cabbie |
Genres
MysteryCrime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Black Doll |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Pictures |
| Release date | 31 gennaio 1938 |
| Writer | Harold Buckley, William Edward Hayes |
| Assistant directors | Otis Garrett |
| Music | Charles Carroll |
| Sound | Charles Carroll |
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