Murder at Glen Athol

Murder at Glen Athol

The most intriguing baffler of them all

1936 · 64 min · ★ 7.0 · Mystery

A famous detective is invited to a swanky party at an elegant mansion, but before the night is over he finds himself involved with gangsters, blackmail and murde

Directed by Frank R. Strayer · Written by John W. Krafft

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