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Fifteen Wives
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Fifteen Wives

1934-07-15 · 65 min · ★ 3.0

Mystery

Shortly after his arrival from South America to New York, Steven Humbolt is found dead in his apartment at the Savoia Hotel. Inspector Decker Dawes investigates the case and although the cause of death is described as apoplexy, Dawes is convinced it as murder, especially after he learns that Humbolt had been married fifteen times.

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Directors
Frank R. Strayer
Production companies
Invincible Pictures Corp.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Conway TearleConway TearleInsp. Decker Dawes
Natalie MoorheadNatalie MoorheadCarol Manning
Raymond HattonRaymond HattonDet. Sgt. Meade
Noel FrancisNoel FrancisRuby Cotton
John WrayJohn WrayJason Getty
Margaret DumontMargaret DumontSybilla Crum
Oscar ApfelOscar ApfelDist. Atty. Kerry
Dickie MooreDickie MooreYoung Boy
Almeda FowlerAlmeda FowlerNurse

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