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The Spanish Cape Mystery
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The Spanish Cape Mystery

1935-10-09 · 74 min · ★ 5.6

Mystery

Ellery Queen's vacation is interrupted when murder strikes next door to his oceanside cabin.

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Directors
Lewis D. Collins
Production companies
Liberty Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Donald CookDonald CookEllery Queen
Helen TwelvetreesHelen TwelvetreesStella Godfrey
Berton ChurchillBerton ChurchillJudge Macklin
Frank SheridanFrank SheridanWalter Godfrey
Harry StubbsHarry StubbsSheriff Moley
Guy UsherGuy UsherInspector Queen
Huntley GordonHuntley GordonDavid Kummer
Jack La RueJack La RueGardner
Betty BlytheBetty BlytheMrs. Godfrey
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandJorum
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenDuPre
Ruth GilletteRuth GilletteLaura Constable
Frank LeighFrank LeighBank Teller
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordMrs. Munn
George BaxterGeorge BaxterJohn Marko
Katherine MorrowPitts
Arnold GrayArnold GrayLeslie Court
Lee PratherPolice Officer Hunt
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthGeorge Munn (uncredited)
Richard CramerRichard CramerGunman (uncredited)

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