The Plot Thickens
“HIST!...A Sizzling Crime Drammer!”
Synopsis
A priceless Cellini silver cup is stolen from a local museum with both Hildegarde and Oscar on the case.
Part of the Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection
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Top Cast
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James Gleason
Police Insp. Oscar Piper
Zasu Pitts
Hildegarde Withers
Owen Davis Jr.
Robert Wilkins
Louise Latimer
Alice Stevens
Arthur Aylesworth
Kendall
Paul Fix
Joe
Richard Tucker
John Carter
Barbara Barondess
Marie
James Donlan
Jim
Agnes Anderson
Dagmar
Oscar Apfel
Robbins
Alyce Ardell
Josephine, Hildegarde's Maid (uncredited)
John T. Bambury
Midget (uncredited)
Billy Dooley
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Frank Fanning
Detective Fanning (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Woman with Bag (uncredited)
Reed Howes
Museum Guard in Egyptian Room (uncredited)
John Indrisano
Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley, Clarence Upson Young
- Original Title
- The Plot Thickens
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Holmes
Jack Townley, Clarence Upson Young, Stuart Palmer
Nicholas Musuraca
John Lockert
Samuel J. Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Holmes
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
John Lockert
Editor
Jack Townley
Screenplay
Clarence Upson Young
Screenplay
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plot Thickens
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Plot Thickens about?
A priceless Cellini silver cup is stolen from a local museum with both Hildegarde and Oscar on the case.
Who directed The Plot Thickens?
The Plot Thickens was directed by Ben Holmes.
Who stars in The Plot Thickens?
The principal cast of The Plot Thickens includes James Gleason, Zasu Pitts, Owen Davis Jr., Louise Latimer, Arthur Aylesworth.
When was The Plot Thickens released and how long is it?
The Plot Thickens was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Plot Thickens?
The Plot Thickens holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).