
The body of unscrupulous stockbroker Gerald Parker suddenly appears in the penguin tank at the aquarium. Naturally, suspicion falls on his wife and her boyfriend, who were present. Inspector Piper investigates with the unsolicited aid of teacher Hildegard Withers, a witness who's taken an interest in the case; Piper develops a grudging respect for Miss Withers' acumen (and sharp tongue), as they search among the red herrings for the aquarium killer...... (Full plot summary below)
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The body of unscrupulous stockbroker Gerald Parker suddenly appears in the penguin tank at the aquarium. Naturally, suspicion falls on his wife and her boyfriend, who were present. Inspector Piper investigates with the unsolicited aid of teacher Hildegard Withers, a witness who's taken an interest in the case; Piper develops a grudging respect for Miss Withers' acumen (and sharp tongue), as they search among the red herrings for the aquarium killer...
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| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeThe mystery that follows is good enough without being particularly dazzling, but that's less the selling point than the clever characters, the unusual leads, and the bright dialogue. |
| User ReviewKenny VEdna May Oliver as Hildegarde Withers, the schoolteacher/sleuth is a gas! I love these old movies. |
| User ReviewAshley HIt can feel a bit like a stage play murder mystery given the lacks of locations for this film, but the dominant personality of Edna May Oliver in her Hildegard character carries this film and investigation. |