The House of the Arrow
Synopsis
In Dijon, Inspector Hanaud investigates Betty Harlowe after her uncle, Boris Waberski, accuses her of poisoning her wealthy aunt for an inheritance. While an initial autopsy finds nothing, Hanaud discovers the use of Strophanthus Hispidus—a rare, undetectable poison applied via an antique arrow. Amidst a flurry of "poison pen" letters and deception, Hanaud proves the murder occurred despite the lack of conventional medical evidence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie S. Hiscott
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyril Twyford, A.E.W. Mason
- Original Title
- The House of the Arrow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Julius Hagen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie S. Hiscott
Cyril Twyford, A.E.W. Mason
Henry Edwards, Julius Hagen
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie S. Hiscott
Director
Cyril Twyford
Writer
Henry Edwards
Producer
Julius Hagen
Producer
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What is The House of the Arrow about?
In Dijon, Inspector Hanaud investigates Betty Harlowe after her uncle, Boris Waberski, accuses her of poisoning her wealthy aunt for an inheritance. While an initial autopsy finds nothing, Hanaud discovers the use of Strophanthus Hispidus—a rare, undetectable poison applied via an antique arrow. Amidst a flurry of "poison pen" letters and deception, Hanaud proves the murder occurred despite the lack of conventional medical evidence.
Who directed The House of the Arrow?
The House of the Arrow was directed by Leslie S. Hiscott.
Who stars in The House of the Arrow?
The principal cast of The House of the Arrow includes Benita Hume, Richard Cooper, Dennis Neilson-Terry, Stella Freeman, Wilfred Fletcher.
When was The House of the Arrow released and how long is it?
The House of the Arrow was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.