The Case of the Black Parrot (1940)
Directed by Noel Smith / Noel Mason Smith
Genres - Mystery, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Crime Thriller |
Release Date - Jan 11, 1941 (USA - Unknown), Jan 11, 1941 (USA) |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
This thriller, set aboard a transatlantic ship heading for America during WW II, chronicles the endeavors of a cagey reporter looking for the notorious international criminal, the Black Parrot. The reporter begins his search after a major theft occurs during a bogus submarine alert. Before the intrepid journalist captures his quarry, the evil Parrot commits two murders, and presents many confusing false clues.
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ship, clue, criminal, investigation, murder, reporter, robbery, submarine