Father Brown, Detective
Synopsis
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.
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Walter Connolly
Father Brown
Paul Lukas
Flambeau
Gertrude Michael
Evelyn Fischer
Robert Loraine
Inspector Valentine
Halliwell Hobbes
Sir Leopold Fischer
Una O'Connor
Mrs. Boggs
E. E. Clive
Sergeant Dawes
Robert Adair
Policeman (uncredited)
Alyce Ardell
Maid (uncredited)
King Baggot
Priest (uncredited)
Bunny Beatty
Jenny (uncredited)
Charles Dunbar
Fruit Vendor (uncredited)
Mary Flynn
Flowershop Girl (uncredited)
Douglas Gerrard
Constable (uncredited)
Donald Gray
Don (as Eldred Tidbury) (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Gambling House Patron (uncredited)
Peter Hobbes
Peter (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Eucharistic Congress Attendee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan, Henry Myers
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Father Brown, Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
C. Gardner Sullivan, Henry Myers, Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Heinz Roemheld
Theodor Sparkuhl
James Smith
Bayard Veiller, Emanuel Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
C. Gardner Sullivan
Screenplay
Henry Myers
Screenplay
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Bayard Veiller
Producer
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
James Smith
Editor
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
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 Father Brown, Detective
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What is Father Brown, Detective about?
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.
Who directed Father Brown, Detective?
Father Brown, Detective was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in Father Brown, Detective?
The principal cast of Father Brown, Detective includes Walter Connolly, Paul Lukas, Gertrude Michael, Robert Loraine, Halliwell Hobbes.
When was Father Brown, Detective released and how long is it?
Father Brown, Detective was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Father Brown, Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father Brown, Detective was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Brown, Detective?
Father Brown, Detective holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).