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The Mystery Man
Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious reporter investigating a series of seemingly unrelated robberies stumbles upon a larger conspiracy. He teams up with a beautiful singer who has her own secrets to uncover the truth behind the "Phantom," a mysterious criminal mastermind.
Critical Reception
Released in 1935, 'The Mystery Man' was a modest B-movie offering that aimed to entertain with its fast-paced plot and suspenseful atmosphere. While not a critical darling, it received adequate notice for its genre conventions and performances within its budget.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brisk pacing and engaging mystery elements.
Noted for providing adequate thrills for fans of early crime dramas.
Performances were generally considered competent for a low-budget production.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'The Mystery Man' from 1935 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Arthur Lubin, the director of 'The Mystery Man', later became known for directing several Abbott and Costello films and the popular television series 'Mister Ed'.
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