The President's Mystery (1936)
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The screenplay for this mystery is based upon a story suggested to Liberty Magazine by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is the tale of a prominent lawyer who shocks his snooty friends, family and colleagues by abruptly abandoning his successful practice and his wife to find true happiness. He soon falls in love with another woman and continues to keep a low profile until he learns that his first wife stands accused of murdering him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Henry Wilcoxon, Betty Furness, (more)
- Director(s):
- Phil Rosen
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The President's Mystery
The screenplay for this mystery is based upon a story suggested to Liberty Magazine by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is the tale of a prominent lawyer who shocks his snooty friends, family and colleagues by abruptly abandoning his successful practice and his wife to find true happiness. He soon falls in love with another woman and continues to keep a low profile until he learns that his first wife stands accused of murdering him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 53 mins
Complete Cast of The President's Mystery
- Henry Wilcoxon - James Blake
- Sidney Blackmer - Sartes
- Barnett Parker - Roger, Butler
- Wade Boteler - Sheriff
- Guy Usher - Police Lieutenant
- Si Jenks - Earl
- Betty Furness - Charlotte
- Evelyn Brent - Ilka Blake
- Mel Ruick - Andrew
- John Wray - Shane
- Robert E. Homans - Sergeant
- Arthur Ayleswofth - Joe Reed
- Director(s):
- Phil Rosen
- Writer(s):
- Nathanael West, Lester Cole
- Producer(s):
- Nat Levine
- Categories:
- Romance, Mystery & Suspense
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