Lackered Box (1932)

Lackered Box (1932) poster

The story gets under way at a weekend house party where a scientist is murdered and his secret papers stolen. Putting his "little grey cells" in action, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot methodically pieces together the clues, revealing the culprit to be -- you guessed it -- the Least Likely Suspect.

Director: Jean Kemm
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Henri Verdun
Cinematography: Paul Cotteret
Production: Les Établissements Jacques Haïk
Country: United Kingdom, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case

Keywords

based on novel or book, detective, coffee, whodunit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lackered Box about?
The story gets under way at a weekend house party where a scientist is murdered and his secret papers stolen. Putting his "little grey cells" in action, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot methodically pieces together the clues, revealing the culprit to be -- you guessed it -- the Least Likely Suspect.
Who directed Lackered Box?
Lackered Box was directed by Jean Kemm.
Who stars in Lackered Box?
Lackered Box stars René Alexandre, Harry Arbell, Maxime Desjardins, Gaston Dupray, Alice Field, Maurice Varny.
How long is Lackered Box?
Lackered Box has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Lackered Box?
Lackered Box is a Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
Where was Lackered Box produced?
Lackered Box was produced in United Kingdom, France.
What are the themes of Lackered Box?
The themes of Lackered Box include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case.