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The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery
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The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery

1950-01-31 · 95 min · ★ 6.0

Mystery · Comedy · Crime

The story evolves around a radio panel game show "Twenty Questions." The panel is challenged with an anonymous question. The answer leads to a series of murders in which the killer uses the programme to name his victims in advance. Two reporters spot a link between them and enlist the aid of the panel in trapping the guilty party.

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Directors
Paul L. Stein
Production companies
Pax Films, Pendennis Productions, Grand National Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert BeattyRobert BeattyBob Beacham
Rona AndersonRona AndersonMary Game
Clifford EvansClifford EvansTom Harmon
Edward LexyDet. Insp. Charlton
Olga LindoOlga LindoOlive Tavy
Daphne PadelSelf - The Twenty Questions Team
Jeanne De CasalisJeanne De CasalisSelf - The Twenty Questions Team guest artiste
Jack TrainSelf - The Twenty Questions Team
Stewart MacPhersonSelf - The Twenty Questions Team
Norman HackforthSelf - The Twenty Questions Team 'Mystery Voice'
Richard DimblebySelf - The Twenty Questions Team
Harold ScottMaurice Emery KC
Liam RedmondLiam RedmondEcho News editor
Homi BodeMohammed Ali
Kynaston ReevesKynaston ReevesGen. Maitland
Sonya O'SheaStewart MacPherson's secretary
Frederick LeisterFrederick LeisterPolice Commissioner
Wally PatchWally PatchPolice Officer 'Tiny' White
John SalewJohn SalewJohn Grimshaw
Gordon McLeodGordon McLeodRecord News editor

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