Grim crime tale detailing the murder of a boys' school matron who has won the French lottery. Emlyn Williams, playing a dual role as both the murderous schoolmaster and a suave French loan shark, entices her to his rooms, where he kills her and has another woman don the corpse's clothing
to collect the winnings. With the law on his trail, and two more murders under his belt, he later commits suicide.
Released:
1938
Rated:
NR
Length:
70 mins