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Father Brown, Detective (1934) | Slate

Father Brown, Detective

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Father Brown, Detective

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Rated 6.5 on TMDB

Father Brown, Detective

After notorious jewel thief Flambeau meets Evelyn Fischer during a raid on a casino, he falls deeply in love with her. Later Flambeau sends notes to both Leopold Fischer, who unknown to him is Evelyn's uncle, and Father Brown, in which he vows he will steal from them the ten diamonds that comprise the "Flying Star." Flambeau intends to give these diamonds to Evelyn. Father Brown, whose gold cross contains some of the Flying Star diamonds, is determined to meet Flambeau before he is arrested, to reform and redeem his soul.

Released: 1934
Runtime: 1h 8m
Rated: NR
Genres: Crime, Drama
Country: United States of America
Language: English

Direction and writing

Edward SedgwickDirector

C. Gardner SullivanScreenplay

Cast

Walter ConnollyFather Brown
Paul LukasFlambeau
Gertrude MichaelEvelyn Fischer

HM

Henry MyersScreenplay

Gilbert Keith ChestertonShort Story

Where to watch

Unavailable

Robert LoraineInspector Valentine

Halliwell HobbesSir Leopold Fischer

Una O'ConnorMrs. Boggs

E. E. CliveSergeant Dawes

Robert AdairPoliceman (uncredited)

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