Murder by an Aristocrat

Murder by an Aristocrat

One eye saw it happen! Can YOU solve the...

1936 · 60 min · ★ 5.0 · Mystery

A wealthy family is blackmailed. Murder results. And a nurse at the scene of the crime is determined to figure out who-done-it.

Directed by Frank McDonald · Written by Luci Ward

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