The Peacock Fan

The Peacock Fan

NR 1929 · 60 min · ★ 8.0 · Mystery

A bumbling detective sent to investigate a murder at a ritzy home is replaced by a second investigator of mixed racial ancestry in this mystery involving an ancient Asian fan.

Directed by Phil Rosen · Written by Arthur Hoerl

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