The Return of the Frog
The Return of the Frog

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The Return of the Frog

1938
Movie
73 min
English

The film concerns a police hunt for the criminal known as The Frog.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Herbert MasonGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

This British crime thriller follows Detective "Bones" Malone as he investigates a series of baffling jewel thefts. The elusive thief known as "The Frog" has returned, leaving Malone and the police stumped by their seemingly impossible methods. As the stakes rise with each daring heist, Malone must race against time to unmask the cunning criminal before they strike again.

Critical Reception

The Return of the Frog was a popular British crime film of its era, generally well-received for its suspenseful plot and Gordon Harker's performance. It's often remembered as a solid entry in the crime genre of the late 1930s, praised for its intricate mystery and pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its engaging mystery and suspenseful plot.

  • Gordon Harker's performance as Detective Malone is a highlight.

  • A well-crafted British crime film of its time.

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Fun Fact

Gordon Harker reprised his role as Detective "Bones" Malone, a character he had previously played in the 1937 film "The Frog."

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CinemaSerf

If you are looking to be mildly amused whist still intrigued by a film, then this might just be the one for you...The "Frog" gang are on the rampage again, after many years, and it falls to "Insp. Elk" (Gordon Harker) with assistance from A...