The House of a Thousand Candles

The House of a Thousand Candles

A beautiful spy nearly led to his undoing!! Suspense!! Drama!! Action!! Love!!

NR 1936 · 71 min · ★ 10.0 · Action

The story of diplomatic courier Tony Carleton, who's been entrusted with a secret message vital to the cause of International peace. En route to Geneva by train, Tony is drugged by sexy cabaret dancer Raquel, who promptly steals the message -- only to be murdered by sinister master spy Sebastian, owner of a posh gambling casino known as The House of a Thousand Candles.

Directed by Arthur Lubin · Written by H.W. Hanemann

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