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The Black Doll

The Black Doll

HE WAS A VERY "EXCLUSIVE" DETECTIVE! The clues had to find him!

Nicholas Rood, dishonest mine owner, finds a Black Doll on his desk and knows that vengeance is about to overtake him for murdering his former partner. He is knifed as he talks to his daughter Marian. She summons her fiancé Nick Halstead, a private detective. He finds that six people had a motive for the murder; Rood's sister Mrs. Laura Leland; her son Rex; Rood's associates Mallison and Walling; Esteban, a servant and Dr. Giddings. Sheriff Renick and his deputy Red get the clues all mixed up, but Nick finally narrows the search down to one suspect...

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Black Doll
  • Genres: Mystery, Crime
  • Release Date: 1938-01-31
  • Runtime: 66 minutes
  • Rating: 5.333/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9562
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Donald Woods

Donald Woods

as Nick Halstead

Nan Grey

Nan Grey

as Marian Rood

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

as Sheriff Renick

C. Henry Gordon

C. Henry Gordon

as Nelson Rood

Doris Lloyd

Doris Lloyd

as Laura Leland

John Wray

John Wray

as Walling

Addison Richards

Addison Richards

as A.H. Mallison

Holmes Herbert

Holmes Herbert

as Dr. Giddings

William Lundigan

William Lundigan

as Rex Leland

Fred Malatesta

Fred Malatesta

as Esteban, the butler

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Movie scene

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Keywords

detectiverevengeuniversal crime club

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Doll?

The Black Doll is a Mystery, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1938-01-31.

Who are the main actors in The Black Doll?

The main cast includes Donald Woods, Nan Grey, Edgar Kennedy, C. Henry Gordon, Doris Lloyd, .

Where can I watch The Black Doll online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Black Doll is available.

Is The Black Doll based on a true story?

HE WAS A VERY "EXCLUSIVE" DETECTIVE! The clues had to find him!

What is the IMDb rating of The Black Doll?

The Black Doll has an IMDb rating of 5.333/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Black Doll?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Black Doll?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Black Doll filmed?

The Black Doll was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Black Doll?

The total runtime of The Black Doll is 66 minutes.

Is The Black Doll suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Black Doll?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Black Doll.

Does The Black Doll have a post-credit scene?

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