I'll name the Murderer (1936)
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I'll Name the Murderer (1936), directed by Raymond K. Johnson, is a fast-paced mystery-thriller that captures the gritty underbelly of 1930s nightlife. The story follows newspaper columnist Tommy Tilton, who takes on the investigation of a murder at a local nightclub. As he dives deeper into the case, the lines blur between fact and suspicion, and Tommy becomes a target himself. With its shadowy atmosphere, snappy dialogue, and a clever twist ending, this low-budget film from Chesterfield Motion Pictures stands as a hidden gem of early American crime cinema. It’s a cult favorite among fans of vintage whodunits and noir precursors.
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