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An unemployed actor in Chicago aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of axe murders, apparently committed by a "lunatic".An unemployed actor in Chicago aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of axe murders, apparently committed by a "lunatic".An unemployed actor in Chicago aims to solve the mystery concerning a string of axe murders, apparently committed by a "lunatic".
Iris Adrian
- Babe Stanton
- (uncredited)
Ruth Alder
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Ernie Alexander
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
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Laraine Day and Lew Ayers always seemed to have great chemistry between them and this picture carries on that tradition. Ayers is an out of work actor who happens to see Day being followed by a man who is carrying an axe. He manages to save her and capture the would-be killer but it's obvious that there will be further attempts on her life. Ayers tries to solve the mystery of why she is being stalked and manages to get himself in trouble both with the law and with the mastermind of the killings. Basil Rathbone does his usual top job in a role that calls for someone who is both suave and has ice water in his veins. The cast is rounded out with many familiar faces of MGM contract players. All in all, a very good mystery with Ayers and Day providing just the right amount of light interplay.
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- TriviaLew Ayres changed his military status from "conscientious-objector" to "non-combatant" in April 1942 causing great consternation at M-G-M, which already re-shot the "Dr Kildare" film he had just completed, removing him from the cast completely. By the time this film was released, the furor had died down and it opened without incident. In fact, one reviewer noted the business was brisk, possibly because of Ayres' honesty and courage in jeopardizing his movie career for the sake of his principles.
- GoofsWhen Oliver Duffy is shoved onto the elevated railroad track, there's enough space between the railroad ties for him to jump down. But when seen from below as he's clinging to one of the ties, there's no room for anyone to jump through. The ties are just inches apart.
- Quotes
Edwina Brown: It was in Paris that I first saw through men.
Oliver Duffy: Oh, they're most transparent there.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Pulp Cinema (2001)
- SoundtracksOver the Rainbow
(1939) (uncredited)
Music by Harold Arlen
Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
Whistled by Lew Ayres (whistling dubbed by Robert Bradford)
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- $320,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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