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Playthings of Desire(Movie, 1933)

50min | Genre: Drama
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Murder in the Library or Playthings of Desire (U.S. alternate title) is a 1933 American drama film directed by George Melford and starring Linda Watkins, James Kirkwood, Sr., and Reed Howes. It was made by the Poverty Row company Pinnacle Productions. It is a remake of the 1924 silent film Playthings of Desire. ()
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About Playthings of Desire

Jim Malvern is one of the richest men in the world. Unscrupulous and greedy, he uses beautiful young women as his playthings. But after meeting gorgeous actress Gloria Dawn, Malvern decides to put aside his philandering ways. With a marriage date set, the millionaire invites a flock of his famous friends -- including some of his former lovers -- to a remote island. Moments before the ceremony, Malvern is shot and killed by an unseen assailant. A grieving Gloria, realizing the murderer must be one of the guests, goes on a hunt for her fiance's killer.

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date US: 09/01/1933
Cast: Linda Watkins
Director: George Melford
Screenwriter: Harry Sinclair Drago
Director of Photography: Mack Stengler
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Murder in the Library"
Color: Black & White (B/W)

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