One Night in Paris (1938)
Directed by Walter Summers
Genres - Mystery |
Sub-Genres - Crime Thriller, Detective Film |
Run Time - 62 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
This lightweight but elaborately produced musical melodrama was originally released in Great Britain as Premiere. While watching the opening night of a Parisian stage extravanganza, the show's principal backer is murdered. Inspector Bonnard (John Lodge) deduces that the fatal shot was fired from the stage-meaning that everyone involved in the production is a suspect. Bonnard demands that the cast and crew restage the play so that he can witness the proceedings and ascertain the killer's identity. One thing is certain: heroine Carmen (Judy Kelly) is not the guilty party, though she should have shot whoever designed her unflattering costumes and makeup.
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finances, financier, inspection, investigation, killing, murder, musical [play], performer, police, show, stage, suspect, wound [injury]