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A New York private eye works the puzzle of an actress found slain in a Grand Central Station railway car.A New York private eye works the puzzle of an actress found slain in a Grand Central Station railway car.A New York private eye works the puzzle of an actress found slain in a Grand Central Station railway car.
Stephen McNally
- 'Turk'
- (as Horace McNally)
Norman Abbott
- Whistling Messenger
- (uncredited)
Evalene Bankston
- Blonde
- (uncredited)
Arthur Q. Bryan
- Medical Examiner
- (uncredited)
John Butler
- Train Conductor
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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In the same year that Van Heflin won the supporting Oscar for "Johnny Eager," he gave another wonderful performance as a comedic investigator involved up to his head in a murder mystery.
Mida King has it all. She is a Broadway star who is about to marry a millionaire before dumping him and cashing in on all that money.
Involved with a mob figure, (Steve McNally) in an unusually restrained performance, King, played by Patricia Dane, meets an untimely end as the film is the usual who did it with comic overtones.
Besides Heflin, Connie Gilchrist shines as the maid. Her Brooklyn accent suits her well here and she is forever endearing in the part.
Sam Levene, as the police detective, caught up in this mayhem does a fine job here.
This film is definitely well worth watching. Look for wonderful comic timing by Heflin.
Mida King has it all. She is a Broadway star who is about to marry a millionaire before dumping him and cashing in on all that money.
Involved with a mob figure, (Steve McNally) in an unusually restrained performance, King, played by Patricia Dane, meets an untimely end as the film is the usual who did it with comic overtones.
Besides Heflin, Connie Gilchrist shines as the maid. Her Brooklyn accent suits her well here and she is forever endearing in the part.
Sam Levene, as the police detective, caught up in this mayhem does a fine job here.
This film is definitely well worth watching. Look for wonderful comic timing by Heflin.
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Custer tells Inspector Gunther he plays "Spit in the Ocean," that refers to a card game that is a variation of draw poker.
- Quotes
Mida King, Stage Name of Beulah Toohey: Where were you raised? Didn't anyone ever tell you its bad luck to whistle in a dressing room?
Whistling Messenger: I'm sorry miss, I... I was raised in a cattle boat, where folks whistle when they feel like it, including the cows!
- Crazy creditsThe following message is included during ending credits: "America needs your money. Buy defense bonds and stamps every pay day."
- ConnectionsEdited from Broadway Melody 1936: Naissance d'une étoile (1935)
- SoundtracksBroadway's Still Broadway
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Revel
Lyrics by Ted Fetter
Sung by Connie Gilchrist in a burlesque show and danced by a chorus
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Mordet på centralen
- Filming locations
- Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(opening establishing shot)
- Production company
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- Budget
- $250,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 13 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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