The Rasp (1932)
When cabinet minister John Hoode is murdered at his country house, his secretary, Alan Deacon, is the prime suspect and is arrested. Reporter Anthony Gethryn determines to unmask the real murderer.
Director:
Michael Powell
Writers:
Joseph Jefferson Farjeon, Michael Powell.
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Claude Horton as Anthony Gethryn |
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Phyllis Loring as Lucia Masterson |
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C.M. Hallard as Sir Arthur Coates |
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James Raglan as Alan Deacon |
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Thomas Weguelin as Inspector Boyd |
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Carol Coombe as Dora Masterson |
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Leonard Brett as Jimmy Masterson |
| Writing | Philip MacDonald | Story |
| Directing | Michael Powell | Director |
| Writing | Joseph Jefferson Farjeon | Screenplay |
| Writing | Michael Powell | Screenplay |