Ginger Rogers
Pat Morgan
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Synopsis
Two rival reporters pursue the death of a wealthy man who fell from his penthouse. Evidence of murder turns the building's residents into suspects. As further deaths follow, professional competition becomes an increasingly dangerous investigation conducted at close quarters.
Cast
DirectorsAlbert Ray
Behind the scenes
The film was made by independent Allied Pictures and became its best-known release. Ginger Rogers and Lyle Talbot carry the mixture of reporting, romantic friction and mystery.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Ginger Rogers — John Miehle (1902-1952) · Public domain
- Lyle Talbot — Photo by Talbot, New York · Public domain
- Harvey Clark — First National Studio · Public domain
- Purnell Pratt — Trailer screenshot Licencing information : https://web.archive.org/web/20080321033709/http://www.sabucat.com/?pg=copyright and http://www.creativeclearance.com/guidelines.html#D2 · Public domain
