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Double Cross
This modernization drama tells of Prof. Mukherjee (David), the inventor of a diamond manufacturing process. His uncle, the stockbroker Romesh Chandra (Gyani) who invests in diamond mines, faces bankruptcy because Sardar Mulkraj (Nayampally) plots to ruin the mine owner Rangnath (Mohan) and take power in the feudal state of Panipur. The invention can alter the power struggle if either of the factions gets hold of it.
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Plot Summary
A Scotland Yard detective is brought in to investigate a series of audacious robberies. The culprit, a cunning thief known only as "The Phantom," leaves behind a trail of enigmatic clues. As the detective delves deeper into the case, he finds himself increasingly drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where deception and betrayal are paramount.
Critical Reception
Double Cross was a modest B-movie production of its time, receiving a generally positive reception for its engaging crime narrative and suspenseful elements. While not a groundbreaking film, it was appreciated for its efficient pacing and competent direction, making it a satisfactory entry in the crime genre for audiences of the late 1930s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful plot and crime elements.
Noted for its efficient pacing and straightforward mystery.
Considered a solid, if unexceptional, example of a 1930s crime thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film was released in the United Kingdom as 'Double Cross' and in the United States as 'The Missing Guest'.
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