The Black Doll
"HE WAS A VERY "EXCLUSIVE" DETECTIVE! The clues had to find him!"
Originally released in 1938. The Black Doll is a mystery/crime film. directed by Otis Garrett. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Donald Woods, Nan Grey, and Edgar Kennedy
Synopsis
Nicholas Rood, dishonest mine owner, finds a Black Doll on his desk and knows that vengeance is about to overtake him for murdering his former partner. He is knifed as he talks to his daughter Marian. She summons her fiancé Nick Halstead, a private detective. He finds that six people had a motive for the murder; Rood's sister Mrs. Laura Leland; her son Rex; Rood's associates Mallison and Walling; Esteban, a servant and Dr. Giddings. Sheriff Renick and his deputy Red get the clues all mixed up, but Nick finally narrows the search down to one suspect...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Doll about?
Nicholas Rood, dishonest mine owner, finds a Black Doll on his desk and knows that vengeance is about to overtake him for murdering his former partner. He is knifed as he talks to his daughter Mari...
Who directed The Black Doll?
The Black Doll was directed by Otis Garrett.
How long is The Black Doll?
The Black Doll has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was The Black Doll released?
The Black Doll was released on January 31, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Doll?
The main cast of The Black Doll includes Donald Woods, Nan Grey, Edgar Kennedy, C. Henry Gordon, Doris Lloyd.