Seven Keys to Baldpate
“Mystery writer and blonde... too scared to kiss... in mansion of fear!”
Synopsis
Writer Kenneth Magee has bet that he can finish a story at rural resort Baldpate Inn, now closed for the winter. The owner has given him the "only" key to the front door. But there are six other keys, and peculiar characters, some of them up to no good, keep turning up as the mystery deepens.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Loeb
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Seven Keys to Baldpate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Lee Loeb, Earl Derr Biggers, George M. Cohan
Paul Sawtell
Jack MacKenzie
J.R. Whittredge
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Lee Loeb
Screenplay
Herman Schlom
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
J.R. Whittredge
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Keys to Baldpate
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What is Seven Keys to Baldpate about?
Writer Kenneth Magee has bet that he can finish a story at rural resort Baldpate Inn, now closed for the winter. The owner has given him the "only" key to the front door. But there are six other keys, and peculiar characters, some of them up to no good, keep turning up as the mystery deepens.
Who directed Seven Keys to Baldpate?
Seven Keys to Baldpate was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Seven Keys to Baldpate?
The principal cast of Seven Keys to Baldpate includes Phillip Terry, Jacqueline White, Eduardo Ciannelli, Margaret Lindsay, Arthur Shields.
When was Seven Keys to Baldpate released and how long is it?
Seven Keys to Baldpate was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Keys to Baldpate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Keys to Baldpate was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Seven Keys to Baldpate based on a book or true story?
Seven Keys to Baldpate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Keys to Baldpate?
Seven Keys to Baldpate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).