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The House of the Arrow(1930)
Status: Released
Date: 1930-03-24
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Time: 1h 16m
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In Dijon, Inspector Hanaud investigates Betty Harlowe after her uncle, Boris Waberski, accuses her of poisoning her wealthy aunt for an inheritance. While an initial autopsy finds nothing, Hanaud discovers the use of Strophanthus Hispidus—a rare, undetectable poison applied via an antique arrow. Amidst a flurry of "poison pen" letters and deception, Hanaud proves the murder occurred despite the lack of conventional medical evidence.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Julius Hagen Productions
Movie: The House of the Arrow
Top 8 Billed Cast
Benita Hume
Betty Harlow
Richard Cooper
Jim Frobisher
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In Dijon, Inspector Hanaud investigates Betty Harlowe after her uncle, Boris Waberski, accuses her of poisoning her wealthy aunt for an inheritance. While an initial autopsy finds nothing, Hanaud discovers the use of Strophanthus Hispidus—a rare, undetectable poison applied via an antique arrow. Amidst a flurry of "poison pen" letters and deception, Hanaud proves the murder occurred despite the lack of conventional medical evidence.
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1930-03-24
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