Mystery · United States of America · 1932 · 1h 7m

The King Murder

Director

Cast

Conway Tearle as Detective Chief Henry Barton Natalie Moorhead as Elizabeth Hawthorn Marceline Day as Pearl Hope Dorothy Revier as Miriam King Don Alvarado as Jose Moreno Huntley Gordon as Arthur B. Bronnell

Crew

M.A. Andersen — Director of Photography Vera Wade — Editor Charles Reed Jones — Screenplay Charles Reed Jones — Story Vera West — Costume Design

Synopsis

A beautiful blonde makes a career out of seducing and then blackmailing wealthy married men. She is found murdered after demanding a $5000 payoff from her latest victim, and the detective investigating the case finds out that she was involved in a lot more than just blackmail.

Mood & Themes

blackmail blonde

Key Collaborators

Richard Thorpe Director M.A. Andersen Director of Photography Vera Wade Editor Charles Reed Jones Screenplay Charles Reed Jones Story Vera West Costume Design

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