Murder in the Private Car
1934 · 1h 3m · Comedy, Mystery, Romance · United States of America
Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of railroad tycoon Luke Carson, and that she had been kidnapped as a baby 14 years ago by Luke's vindictive brother Elwood, and placed with strangers.
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Harry Beaumont6.0Smart score
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