The Rasp (1932)
When cabinet minister John Hoode is murdered at his country house, his secretary, Alan Deacon, is the prime suspect and is arrested. Reporter Anthony Gethryn determines to unmask the real murderer.
Top billed cast
- Claude HortonAnthony Gethryn
- Phyllis LoringLucia Masterson
C.M. HallardSir Arthur Coates
James RaglanAlan Deacon- Thomas WeguelinInspector Boyd
Carol CoombeDora Masterson- Leonard BrettJimmy Masterson
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