The House of the Arrow (1930)
Overview
In Dijon, Inspector Hanaud investigates Betty Harlowe after her uncle, Boris Waberski, accuses her of poisoning her wealthy aunt for an inheritance. While an initial autopsy finds nothing, Hanaud discovers the use of Strophanthus Hispidus—a rare, undetectable poison applied via an antique arrow. Amidst a flurry of "poison pen" letters and deception, Hanaud proves the murder occurred despite the lack of conventional medical evidence.
What is The House of the Arrow about?
In Dijon, Inspector Hanaud investigates Betty Harlowe after her uncle, Boris Waberski, accuses her of poisoning her wealthy aunt for an inheritance. While an initial autopsy finds nothing, Hanaud discovers the use of Strophanthus Hispidus—a rare, undetectable poison applied via an antique arrow. Amidst a flurry of "poison pen" letters and deception, Hanaud proves the murder occurred despite the lack of conventional medical evidence. The House of the Arrow is a Mystery, Crime movie, released on 1930-03-24, runtime 76 minutes.
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Directed by
Leslie S. Hiscott
Cast
- Benita Hume as Betty Harlow
- Richard Cooper as Jim Frobisher
- Dennis Neilson-Terry as Inspector Hanaud
- Stella Freeman as Ann Upcott
- Wilfred Fletcher as Wabersky
- Tony De Lungo as Maurice Thevene
- Barbara Gott as Mrs. Harlow
- Betty de Malero as Francine
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