The Plot Thickens(1936)
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The Plot Thickens Synopsis
A priceless Cellini silver cup is stolen from a local museum with both Hildegarde and Oscar on the case.
The Plot Thickens (1936) is a mystery and comedy film directed by Ben Holmes, released on December 11, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars James Gleason, Zasu Pitts, Owen Davis Jr. and Louise Latimer. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Holmes
- Writers:
- Jack Townley, Clarence Upson Young, Stuart Palmer
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Plot Thickens Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Gleason
as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
Zasu Pitts
as Hildegarde Withers
Owen Davis Jr.
as Robert Wilkins
Louise Latimer
as Alice Stevens
Arthur Aylesworth
as Kendall
Paul Fix
as Joe
Richard Tucker
as John Carter
Barbara Barondess
as Marie
James Donlan
as Jim
Agnes Anderson
as Dagmar
Oscar Apfel
as Robbins
- Alyce Ardell
Alyce Ardell
as Josephine, Hildegarde's Maid (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ben Holmes, written by Jack Townley, Clarence Upson Young and Stuart Palmer.
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The Plot Thickens Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Plot Thickens – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Plot Thickens?
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The main cast of The Plot Thickens (1936) includes James Gleason, Zasu Pitts, Owen Davis Jr., Louise Latimer and Arthur Aylesworth. The film was directed by Ben Holmes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Plot Thickens released?
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The Plot Thickens was released on December 11, 1936 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is The Plot Thickens worth watching?
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The Plot Thickens (1936) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.