The House of the Arrow

Mar 24, 1930

1h 16m

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Overview

In Dijon, Inspector Hanaud investigates Betty Harlowe after her uncle, Boris Waberski, accuses her of poisoning her wealthy aunt for an inheritance. While an initial autopsy finds nothing, Hanaud discovers the use of Strophanthus Hispidus—a rare, undetectable poison applied via an antique arrow. Amidst a flurry of "poison pen" letters and deception, Hanaud proves the murder occurred despite the lack of conventional medical evidence.

Genres

Mystery

Crime

Production Companies

Julius Hagen Productions

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Cast

Betty Harlow

Benita Hume

Jim Frobisher

Richard Cooper

Inspector Hanaud

Dennis Neilson-Terry

Ann Upcott

Stella Freeman

Wabersky

Wilfred Fletcher

Maurice Thevene

Tony De Lungo

Mrs. Harlow

Barbara Gott

Francine

Betty de Malero

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