X Marks the Spot (1931)
REPORTER ON BAIL TO TRAIL MURDER CLEWS
The story begins in 1923 where after an accident, a newspaper reporter needs to raise $5,000 to pay for an operation, otherwise his young sister will be crippled for life. The desperate reporter is finally able to get the cash from a shady acquaintance, Riggs. Eight years later in New York, circumstances conspire to place the reporter as the number one suspect in the murder of a showgirl. With no witness or alibi, the reporter devises a plan to smoke out the real culprit. A meeting is arranged under the cover of night and to the surprise of both men, the murderer is Riggs. Out of gratitude for past generosity to his sister, the reporter agrees not to expose Riggs, however unwittingly leads the police to him! Riggs is found guilty, and a dramatic scene in the courthouse ensues.
Cast
- Wallace Ford - Ted Lloyd
- Sally Blane - Sue
- Lew Cody - George Howard
- Fred Kohler - Edward P. Riggs
- Joyce Coad - Gloria Lloyd
- Clarence Muse - Eustace Brown
- Charles Middleton - Kirby
- Mary Nolan - Vivian Parker
- Helen Parrish - Gloria (as a child)
Screenplay
- Gordon Kahn (Story)
- Warren Duff (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is X Marks the Spot about?
- The story begins in 1923 where after an accident, a newspaper reporter needs to raise $5,000 to pay for an operation, otherwise his young sister will be crippled for life. The desperate reporter is finally able to get the cash from a shady acquaintance, Riggs. Eight years later in New York, circumstances conspire to place the reporter as the number one suspect in the murder of a showgirl. With no witness or alibi, the reporter devises a plan to smoke out the real culprit. A meeting is arranged under the cover of night and to the surprise of both men, the murderer is Riggs. Out of gratitude for past generosity to his sister, the reporter agrees not to expose Riggs, however unwittingly leads the police to him! Riggs is found guilty, and a dramatic scene in the courthouse ensues.
- Who directed X Marks the Spot?
- X Marks the Spot was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
- Who stars in X Marks the Spot?
- X Marks the Spot stars Wallace Ford, Sally Blane, Lew Cody, Fred Kohler, Joyce Coad, Clarence Muse.
- How long is X Marks the Spot?
- X Marks the Spot has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is X Marks the Spot?
- X Marks the Spot is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was X Marks the Spot produced?
- X Marks the Spot was produced in United States of America.