The Westland Case
The Westland Case

The Westland Case

1937Movie62 minEnglish

A detective must solve a case where a girl was murdered in a room--and all the doors and windows were locked from the inside.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Harry L. FraserGenres: Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A series of baffling murders plague a prestigious private detective agency, leaving the lead detective stumped. As the body count rises and the clues become more elusive, he must race against time to uncover a sinister plot and bring the killer to justice before he becomes the next victim. The investigation takes him through the underbelly of the city, encountering a cast of suspicious characters.

Critical Reception

Released in 1937, 'The Westland Case' was a B-movie production typical of the era, generally receiving modest attention. Contemporary reviews often highlighted its fast-paced plot and the performances of its lead actors within the limitations of its budget and genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its straightforward mystery plot and efficient pacing.
  • Jack Mulhall's performance as the determined detective was a common point of appreciation.
  • Considered a solid, if unremarkable, entry in the detective genre of the 1930s.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Westland Case' is largely undocumented due to its age and classification as a B-movie. However, films of this nature typically appealed to audiences seeking straightforward crime and mystery entertainment.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC), a studio known for its low-budget productions, particularly in the Western and crime genres during the 1930s and 1940s.

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Preston Foster ("Crane") and Frank Jenks ("Doc") get together for this hour long crime thriller that finds them trying to unravel the mystery of a woman found dead - but with all the doors and windows locked from the inside (and no sign of ...