Father Brown, Detective(1934)
Father Brown, Detective Synopsis
After notorious jewel thief Flambeau meets Evelyn Fischer during a raid on a casino, he falls deeply in love with her. Later Flambeau sends notes to both Leopold Fischer, who unknown to him is Evelyn's uncle, and Father Brown, in which he vows he will steal from them the ten diamonds that comprise the "Flying Star." Flambeau intends to give these diamonds to Evelyn. Father Brown, whose gold cross contains some of the Flying Star diamonds, is determined to meet Flambeau before he is arrested, to reform and redeem his soul.
Father Brown, Detective (1934) is a crime and drama film directed by Edward Sedgwick, released on December 14, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Walter Connolly, Paul Lukas, Gertrude Michael and Robert Loraine. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Sedgwick
- Writers:
- Henry Myers, C. Gardner Sullivan, Gilbert Keith Chesterton
- Producers:
- Bayard Veiller
- Cinematographer:
- Theodor Sparkuhl
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Father Brown, Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Connolly
as Father Brown
Paul Lukas
as Flambeau
Gertrude Michael
as Evelyn Fischer
Robert Loraine
as Inspector Valentine
Halliwell Hobbes
as Sir Leopold Fischer
Una O'Connor
as Mrs. Boggs
E. E. Clive
as Sergeant Dawes
Robert Adair
as Policeman (uncredited)
- Alyce Ardell
Alyce Ardell
as Maid (uncredited)
King Baggot
as Priest (uncredited)
Bunny Beatty
as Jenny (uncredited)
- Charles Dunbar
Charles Dunbar
as Fruit Vendor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edward Sedgwick, written by Henry Myers, C. Gardner Sullivan and Gilbert Keith Chesterton, produced by Bayard Veiller.
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Father Brown, Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 5 ratings.
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Father Brown, Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Father Brown, Detective?
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The main cast of Father Brown, Detective (1934) includes Walter Connolly, Paul Lukas, Gertrude Michael, Robert Loraine and Halliwell Hobbes. The film was directed by Edward Sedgwick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father Brown, Detective released?
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Father Brown, Detective was released on December 14, 1934 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Father Brown, Detective worth watching?
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Father Brown, Detective (1934) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.