The Black Doll
The Black Doll1938
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Nicholas Rood, dishonest mine owner, finds a Black Doll on his desk and knows that vengeance is about to overtake him for murdering his former partner. He is knifed as he talks to his daughter Marian. She summons her fiancé Nick Halstead, a private detective. He finds that six people had a motive for the murder; Rood's sister Mrs. Laura Leland; her son Rex; Rood's associates Mallison and Walling; Esteban, a servant and Dr. Giddings. Sheriff Renick and his deputy Red get the clues all mixed up, but Nick finally narrows the search down to one suspect...
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Donald WoodsNick Halstead | Nick Halstead |
 Nan GreyMarian Rood | Marian Rood |
 Edgar KennedySheriff Renick | Sheriff Renick |
 C. Henry GordonNelson Rood | Nelson Rood |
 Doris LloydLaura Leland | Laura Leland |
 John WrayWalling | Walling |
 Addison RichardsA.H. Mallison | A.H. Mallison |
 Holmes HerbertDr. Giddings | Dr. Giddings |
 William LundiganRex Leland | Rex Leland |
 Fred MalatestaEsteban, the butler | Esteban, the butler |
 Inez PalangeRosita, the housekeeper | Rosita, the housekeeper |
 Syd SaylorDeputy Red | Deputy Red |
 Arthur HoytCoroner | Coroner |
 John HarmonCabbie | Cabbie |