When the lead in the remake of a studio’s big silent hit is murdered, there’s plenty of suspicion to go around, particularly as the director was jealous of the star’s closeness with his wife (Gail Patrick), herself another star at the studio. Reginald Denny plays the studio PR man and the amateur investigator as this backstage mystery proceeds, with strange settings, another killing, and shocking developments. Fast-paced and enjoyable.

  Recommended. Otto finds this one pleasing enough to relax.

Movie 138 for 2021.