The League of Frightened Men

The League of Frightened Men

1937 · 71 min · ★ 6.2 · Mystery, Crime

Nero Wolfe agrees to investigate a series of murders that seem to be tied in with a past Harvard hazing prank that went awry.

Directed by Alfred E. Green · Written by Guy Endore

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