Storyline

After giving the District Attorney another stinging defeat, Perry plans to take a vacation in China. That is, he was, until Rhoda, his old flame, meets him at a restaurant. Even though she says that she is asking for a friend, Perry can see right through her. It seems that her husband Moxley, who had been allegedly dead for four years, is alive and demanding money as she has married into wealth. The case escalates when the police find the body of Moxley and charge her with the murder.—Tony Fontana

Plot Keywords

based on novel, morgue, party, reporter, san francisco california, secretary, showgirl, singer, tear gas, telephone booth, train station, wine, airport, wine cellar, marriage, lawyer, sequel, accidental death, blackmail, brother sister relationship

Short Review

Warren William as the sleuthy lawyer in a wisecrack and shivers detective piece. Competent entertainment, with echoes of The Thin Man.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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