Fast and Loose (1939)
- 6.3
- 80 mins
- Mystery, Thriller
Storyline
The scrap of the Shakespeare manuscript is priceless. Nick Torrent owns it and is selling it. But then he is murdered and the manuscript is stolen. Joel Sloane is a rare book dealer and part time detective. Since he was trying to buy the manuscript for Mr. Oates, he is a suspect so he tries to solve the case. As the bodies pile up, Joel must solve the case or else Garda will be wearing black.—Tony Fontana
Plot Keywords
reference to william shakespeare, detective, henchman, song, femme fatale, 1930s, cigarette smoking, vindication, retribution, reprisal, ex convict, frame up, insurance agent, forgery, car crash, murder investigation, amateur detective, compulsive gambler, croupier, roulette wheel
Short Review
Comedy/mystery story directed with style by Edwin L. Marin.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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