The Plot Thickens (1936): Cast
The Plot Thickens is a 1936 mystery comedy directed by Ben Holmes, starring Zasu Pitts as Hildegarde Withers, James Gleason and Paul Fix. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- Ben Holmes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Plot Thickens About?
The premise of The Plot Thickens without spoilers.
HIST!…A Sizzling Crime Drammer! A priceless Cellini silver cup is stolen from a local museum with both Hildegarde and Oscar on the case.
The Plot Thickens Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder
- schoolteacher
- amateur detective
- manipulative female
- romantic rivalry
- spinster schoolteacher
- pearl
- brandy
- reference to gabriel
- hildegarde withers character
- female detective
- pitts and gleason
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- silver cup
- museum
- butler
- emerald
- fifth part
- reference to caesar augustus
- sarcophagus
- reference to william shakespeare
- hit on the head
- three word title
- reference to archangel gabriel
- murder investigation
- detective series
- mummy
- lovers lane murder
- italian stereotype
- wall safe
- irish cop
- stolen jewel
- reference to benvenuto cellini
- organ grinder
- astrology
- shooting blanks
- italian american
- lover's lane
- key withess
- hobo
- french maid
- jeweler
- telephone book
- disguise
- reference to edgar allan poe
- derby hat
- police detective
- chauffeur
- manhattan new york city
- maid
- sequel
The Plot Thickens Cast & Characters
Zasu Pitts leads the cast as Hildegarde Withers, with James Gleason as Oscar Piper and Paul Fix as Joe. Directed by Ben Holmes; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ben Holmes
- Zasu Pitts as Hildegarde Withers
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James Gleason as Oscar Piper -
Paul Fix as Joe - Mary Gordon as Woman with Bag
Also Starring in The Plot Thickens
· 19 more- Oscar Apfel H. G. Robbins
- Richard Tucker John Carter
- Arthur Aylesworth Kendall
- Lew Kelly Cassidy - Policeman
- Tom Quinn First Hatless Suspect
- Reed Howes Museum Guard
- James Donlan Jim
- Bodil Rosing Theresa the Cook
- John Indrisano Man in Line for Inspection
- George Sorel Man Threatening Carter
- Frank Fanning Detective Fanning
- Billy Dooley Gas Station Attendant
- Barbara Barondess Marie
- Alyce Ardell Josephine, Hildegarde's Maid
- Owen Davis Jr. Robert Wilkins
- Agnes Anderson Dagmar
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- John Miltern Mr. Gordon, Museum Guard
- Louise Latimer Alice Stevens
- John T. Bambury Midget
The Plot Thickens Also Known As
Also known as “El detective y su compañera (Misterio en el museo)”.
- Also known as
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- El detective y su compañera (Misterio en el museo)
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The Plot Thickens FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Plot Thickens, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Plot Thickens?
The Plot Thickens runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was The Plot Thickens released?
The Plot Thickens was released on December 11, 1936.
Who directed The Plot Thickens?
The Plot Thickens was directed by Ben Holmes.
More films by Ben Holmes Who is in the cast of The Plot Thickens?
The Plot Thickens stars Zasu Pitts as Hildegarde Withers, James Gleason as Oscar Piper and Paul Fix as Joe, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Plot Thickens have a post-credit scene?
No. The Plot Thickens has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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