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When a banker is found shot dead with a gun in his hand, his daughter refuses to believe it is a suicide. With the help of a detective, she hopes to get to the bottom of the case.
A private detective investigates a series of bizarre murders linked to a seemingly respectable doctor's sanitarium. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, involving stolen identities and a desperate attempt to cover up a dark secret. The detective must race against time to expose the killer before he becomes the next victim.
Mystery House is a B-movie that, while not a critical darling, offered a serviceable mystery for audiences of the era. It is often noted for its fast pacing and early performances from its cast, which would go on to greater fame. Its limited budget is apparent, but it delivers on its genre promises.
A straightforward, if somewhat formulaic, mystery thriller.
Features an early showcase for rising talent.
Delivers on suspense despite its modest production.
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While Jane Wyman would go on to win an Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Johnny Belinda' (1948), this early role in 'Mystery House' was a minor part in a low-budget production.
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After dropping a bit of a bombshell at a family dinner, old man "Kingery" (Eric Stanley) retires to his study where he is promptly shot. The door is locked. The windows are locked. Suicide seems the only answer for the coroner but not for h...