Le poignard mystérieux

Titre original : Slightly Honorable

1939
Approved
1h 25min

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6,0/10

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Broderick Crawford and Ruth Terry in Le poignard mystérieux (1939)

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Regarder Slightly Honorable: Crooked Highways

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Comedy Crime Drama Music Mystery

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA lawyer is framed for the murder of a young party girl and tries to clear his name.A lawyer is framed for the murder of a young party girl and tries to clear his name.A lawyer is framed for the murder of a young party girl and tries to clear his name.

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6,0/10

547

MA NOTE

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Anecdotes
The scene where Sampson rushes in with a "habeas corpus" and the police release Webb when he was being arrested for the murder of his secretary is a complete misconstruing of the procedure. A writ of habeas corpus does not prevent anyone from being arrested. It is used to force a custodial or detention authority to prove that they are lawfully holding the arrested or confined person. A writ would be presented after the person is taken into custody and might possibly result in release if the authority can't produce credible evidence or suspicion to justify the person being held.

Gaffes
Although the character played by Pat O'Brien is unencumbered by marital ties, he wears a wedding ring throughout the film.

Citations
Russ Sampson: [Raising his drink] For the people!
John Webb: For the $100,000 retainer fee.

Bandes originales
Cupid's After Me
Lyrics and music by Jule Styne
Sung by Ruth Terry

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Slightly Tiresome

Ever get stuck watching a movie and you couldn't wait until it ended? This was one of the few that I've seen. Excruciating is a good word. Only a great cast saves it from a lower rating - makes you wonder what they could have done with better material.

"Slightly Honorable" can't decide if it's a comedy or a mystery picture and fails on both levels - not funny and not very mysterious. Ruth Terry is 'cute and perky' but is an annoying presence. Eve Arden is wasted, as is Edward Arnold. Pat O'Brien does his best but it's not enough. The disjointed storyline is not believable and not worth recounting.

If this picture is shown on a rainy day and you have nothing to do, find a good book.