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The Lackered Box (1932)

Movie ★ 8.0 85 min

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

Fearing the theft of an important secret formula, the scientist Claude Amory asks for help from Monsieur Préval, director of the Sûreté. But when Amory is mysteriously poisoned inside his own home, the detective realizes the case is more serious than he had imagined and decides to investigate each of the suspects.

Jean Kemm Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 15, 1932
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt0185995
Language
Studio
Les Établissements Jacques Haïk

Themes

Cast

René Alexandre René Alexandre Préval Harry Arbell Antoine Maxime Desjardins Maxime Desjardins Claude Amory Gaston Dupray Gaston Dupray Gaston de Ravennes Alice Field Alice Field Lucie Stenay Maurice Varny Richard Stenay Danielle Darrieux Danielle Darrieux Henriette Stenay Marcel Vibert Marcel Vibert Dr. Carelli André Laurent Raynor Isabelle Anderson Marthe Jean Laurent Dr. Dernault

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lackered Box about?
Fearing the theft of an important secret formula, the scientist Claude Amory asks for help from Monsieur Préval, director of the Sûreté. But when Amory is mysteriously poisoned inside his own home, the detective realizes the case is more serious than he had imagined and decides to investigate each of the suspects.
Who directed The Lackered Box?
The Lackered Box was directed by Jean Kemm.
Who stars in The Lackered Box?
The Lackered Box stars René Alexandre, Harry Arbell, Maxime Desjardins, Gaston Dupray.
When was The Lackered Box released?
The Lackered Box is a 1932 crime, drama, mystery, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Lackered Box?
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