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The White Cockatoo
In a spooky hotel on the coast of France, two bands of crooks are working independently of the other in an attempt to steal the inherited fortune of an American girl, Sue Tally. Along the way the heiress is kidnapped, three murders are committed, a girl appears in two places at once, mysterious persons roam about the old hotel at night and mysteriously disappear, and there is a hidden room without any doors.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a mysterious island mansion with a dark secret. As she delves into the strange occurrences and the even stranger behavior of the inhabitants, she uncovers a series of murders linked to a valuable necklace. She must unravel the truth before she becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
The White Cockatoo was a minor mystery thriller of its time, largely forgotten today. It offered a standard whodunit plot with some atmospheric suspense, typical of many B-movies from the era. While not critically acclaimed, it provided straightforward entertainment for audiences seeking a suspenseful tale.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a serviceable mystery with a few moments of suspense.
The plot relies on familiar tropes of the genre.
Acting is adequate for a film of this caliber.
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Fun Fact
The film was one of several early attempts to capitalize on the popularity of haunted house and murder mystery tropes prevalent in 1930s cinema.
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