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The Case of the Black Parrot (1941): Cast

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The Case of the Black Parrot is a 1941 crime drama directed by Noel M. Smith, starring Maris Wrixon as Sandy Vantine, Charles Waldron and William Lundigan. It runs 1 hour.

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The Case of the Black Parrot (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Noel M. Smith
Genres
Crime , Drama , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Case of the Black Parrot About?

The premise of The Case of the Black Parrot without spoilers.

After returning from Europe with an antique cabinet, Sandy Vantine and her uncle Paul bring the piece home. Reporter Jim Moore, who fell for Sandy on the voyage, notices a pattern: anyone who opens a secret compartment meets a sudden death. Determined to stop the curse, Jim and Sandy investigate the cabinet’s secret before more victims fall.

The Case of the Black Parrot Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Case of the Black Parrot Cast & Characters

Maris Wrixon leads the cast as Sandy Vantine, with Charles Waldron as Paul Vantine and William Lundigan as Jim Moore. Directed by Noel M. Smith; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Noel M. Smith

More films directed by Noel M. Smith: Cattle Town, Gang Busters, The Nurse’s Secret and Here Comes Happiness.

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FAQ

The Case of the Black Parrot FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of the Black Parrot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Case of the Black Parrot?

The Case of the Black Parrot runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Case of the Black Parrot released?

The Case of the Black Parrot was released on January 9, 1941.

Who directed The Case of the Black Parrot?

The Case of the Black Parrot was directed by Noel M. Smith.

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Who is in the cast of The Case of the Black Parrot?

The Case of the Black Parrot stars Maris Wrixon as Sandy Vantine, Charles Waldron as Paul Vantine and William Lundigan as Jim Moore, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Case of the Black Parrot have a post-credit scene?

No. The Case of the Black Parrot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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