Guy Kibbee as folksy detective
Guy Kibbee is pretty much the whole show in this fast-paced B mystery. The plot involves some stolen pearls, a young couple who want to get married, and a murder. Kibbee looks perfectly comfortable as retired detective Jim Hanvey, famous but reluctant sleuth who takes the case more out of a personal interest in the young people than any urgent desire to solve a mystery.
The supporting cast includes Ed Gargan and Ed Brophy as a couple of shady characters; sadly, they're not as funny a pair as you might expect from those two veteran comic relief specialists. The rather bland sweethearts are played by the mostly forgotten Lucie Kay and Tom Brown.
It's certainly enjoyable enough, especially for fans of Guy Kibbee or cheapie 30s mysteries. However, the low budget really shows, and ultimately this one is not too memorable.
The supporting cast includes Ed Gargan and Ed Brophy as a couple of shady characters; sadly, they're not as funny a pair as you might expect from those two veteran comic relief specialists. The rather bland sweethearts are played by the mostly forgotten Lucie Kay and Tom Brown.
It's certainly enjoyable enough, especially for fans of Guy Kibbee or cheapie 30s mysteries. However, the low budget really shows, and ultimately this one is not too memorable.
- csteidler
- Mar 14, 2024