There Were Thirteen

A wealthy man is found murdered in his locked study, and the only clue is a woman's glove. Detective "Bull" Brady is called in to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, which involves a group of people who were all present at the house that night. As Brady interviews the suspects, a complex web of relationships and secrets begins to unravel.

Early films like 'There Were Thirteen' often received mixed to positive reviews for their attempts at sophisticated mysteries, though critical consensus from that era is harder to definitively quantify compared to modern standards. Audiences at the time likely appreciated the intrigue and suspense characteristic of early detective films.

• Praised for its intricate plot and suspenseful atmosphere.

• Appreciated for its classic whodunit structure.

• Held up as a decent example of early Hollywood mystery filmmaking.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely available in contemporary public records. However, its genre and era suggest it was likely viewed as a typical, engaging mystery for its time.

The film is based on the short story 'The Thirteenth Guest' by Cornell Woolrich, a prolific writer of suspenseful tales, often under the pseudonym William Irish.