The Perfect Crime (1928 film)
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| Directed by | Bert Glennon |
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| Based on | The Big Bow Mystery by Israel Zangwill |
| Produced by | William LeBaron |
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| Cinematography | James Wong Howe |
| Edited by | Archie Marshek |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Sound (Part-talkie) English intertitles |
The Perfect Crime is a 1928 American sound part-talkie crime drama film directed by Bert Glennon and starring Clive Brook, Irene Rich and Ethel Wales.[1] The film is loosely based on the 1892 novel The Big Bow Mystery by Israel Zangwill.
The film is important historically as it was the first sound feature to be released by FBO. It was the first feature film not produced by either Warner Bros. or Fox Film to contain synchronized sound, also being the first non-Warner feature to contain any talking sequences.
Plot
A criminologist sets out to prove there is such a thing as a perfect crime, and commits a murder without leaving any clues. However, when an innocent man is arrested for the crime, he is presented with a moral dilemma.
Cast
- Clive Brook as Benson
- Irene Rich as Stella
- Ethel Wales as Mrs. Frisbie
- Carroll Nye as Trevor
- Gladys McConnell as Mrs. Trevor
- Edmund Breese as Wilmot
- James Farley as Jones
- Phil Gastrock as Butler
- Tully Marshall as Frisbie
- Jane La Verne as Trevor Baby
- Lynne Overman as Newlywed
Production
In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The soundtrack was recorded using the RCA Photophone sound-on-film system.
See also
References
- ^ Wlaschin p.176
Bibliography
- Ken Wlaschin. Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography. McFarland, 2009.
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