The Lackered Box
Le Coffret de Laque
Synopsis
Fearing the theft of an important secret formula, the scientist Claude Amory asks for help from Monsieur Préval, director of the Sûreté. But when Amory is mysteriously poisoned inside his own home, the detective realizes the case is more serious than he had imagined and decides to investigate each of the suspects.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Kemm
- Screenplay & Story
- Brock Williams, H. Fowler Mear
- Original Score
- Henri Verdun
- Original Title
- Le Coffret de Laque
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Établissements Jacques Haïk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Kemm
Brock Williams, H. Fowler Mear, Pierre Maudru, Agatha Christie
Henri Verdun
Paul Cotteret
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Cotteret
Director of Photography
Brock Williams
Screenplay
H. Fowler Mear
Screenplay
Jean Kemm
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lackered Box
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What is The Lackered Box about?
Fearing the theft of an important secret formula, the scientist Claude Amory asks for help from Monsieur Préval, director of the Sûreté. But when Amory is mysteriously poisoned inside his own home, the detective realizes the case is more serious than he had imagined and decides to investigate each of the suspects.
Who directed The Lackered Box?
The Lackered Box was directed by Jean Kemm.
Who stars in The Lackered Box?
The principal cast of The Lackered Box includes René Alexandre, Harry Arbell, Maxime Desjardins, Gaston Dupray, Alice Field.
When was The Lackered Box released and how long is it?
The Lackered Box was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lackered Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lackered Box was composed by Henri Verdun.
Is The Lackered Box based on a book or true story?
The Lackered Box is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".