Summaries

The manager of Kay Kyser's band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky mansion, where sinister forces try to kill her.

Kay Kyser and his orchestra are hired to entertain at the birthday party of a young heiress at a creepy old mansion, where they uncover a plot against her life. Who is the villain? The sinister judge? The phony medium? The skeptical psychologist? You'll find out.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • psychotronic film
  • farce comedy
  • last will and testament
  • men share a bed
  • reference to rembrandt
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Horror
  • Crime
  • Romance
  • Musical
Release date Nov 21, 1940
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies RKO Radio Pictures

Box office

Budget $353000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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