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1938-01-20 · 68 min · ★ 7.5

Mystery

In Paris a leading theatre impresario is murdered on opening night, shortly after replacing his leading lady. A police Inspector in the audience takes over the investigation. The film was shot at Elstree Studios. It was a close remake of the 1937 Austrian film Premiere and re-used a number of musical scenes from the original which were dubbed into English.

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Directors
Walter Summers, Otto Kanturek
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John LodgeJohn LodgeInspector Bonnard
Judy KellyJudy KellyCarmen Daviot
Joan MarionJoan MarionLydia Lavalle
Hugh WilliamsHugh WilliamsNissen, Rene
Edward ChapmanEdward ChapmanLohrmann
Steven GeraySteven GerayFrolich
Wallace GeoffreyRenoir
Geoffrey SumnerGeoffrey SumnerCaptain Curry
Joss AmblerJoss AmblerSpectator
Jack LambertJack LambertStage Manager
Joyce HeronDancer

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