The Plot Thickens

The Plot Thickens

6.3IMDb Score
Released:1936-12-11
Duration:69 min
Director:Ben Holmes
Actors:James Gleason, Zasu Pitts, Owen Davis Jr., Louise Latimer, Arthur Aylesworth
Production:RKO Radio Pictures

Overview:

A priceless Cellini silver cup is stolen from a local museum with both Hildegarde and Oscar on the case.

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