

The Spanish Cape Mystery
1935-10-09 · 74 min · ★ 5.6
Ellery Queen's vacation is interrupted when murder strikes next door to his oceanside cabin.
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- Directors
- Lewis D. Collins
- Production companies
- Liberty Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Donald CookEllery Queen
Helen TwelvetreesStella Godfrey
Berton ChurchillJudge Macklin
Frank SheridanWalter Godfrey
Harry StubbsSheriff Moley
Guy UsherInspector Queen
Huntley GordonDavid Kummer
Jack La RueGardner
Betty BlytheMrs. Godfrey
George ClevelandJorum
Olaf HyttenDuPre
Ruth GilletteLaura Constable
Frank LeighBank Teller
Barbara BedfordMrs. Munn
George BaxterJohn Marko
Arnold GrayLeslie Court
Arthur AylesworthGeorge Munn (uncredited)
Richard CramerGunman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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