The Caribbean Mystery (1945) James Dunn, Sheila Ryan, Edward Ryan / American Film Noir Mystery Film

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:06:22 +0000

The Caribbean Mystery is a 1945 American film noir mystery film which marked the directorial debut of Robert D. Webb. It is the third film adaptation of the 1933 novel Murder in Trinidad by John W. Vandercook to be produced by 20th Century Fox. Starring James Dunn, Sheila Ryan, and Edward Ryan. the plot finds a Brooklyn detective summoned to a Caribbean island to solve the disappearance of eight geologists who had visited an alligator-infested swamp. The lead role was rewritten especially for Dunn after his successful film comeback in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), also produced by 20th Century Fox.
Plot:
The story begins when Hercule Poirot, taking a break from his usual detective work, visits a luxurious resort in the Caribbean. At the resort, he meets a wide array of characters, including a woman named Miss Violet Marsh, who is wealthy and somewhat mysterious. Soon, Poirot is confronted with a murder. A fellow guest at the hotel, a woman named Mrs. Ferrars, is found dead, apparently having taken poison.
Poirot’s investigation into the woman’s death reveals a web of secrets and hidden motives among the other guests at the resort. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a tangled mess of deception, jealousy, and greed that points to several suspects.
Through his characteristic method of careful observation, logical deduction, and his famous "little grey cells," Poirot uncovers the truth about the murder, revealing a complex and unexpected solution.
Cast:
James Dunn as Mr. Smith
Sheila Ryan as Mrs. Jean Gilbert
Edward Ryan as Gerald McCracken Jr.
Jackie Paley as Linda Lane
Reed Hadley as Dr. Rene Marcel
Roy Roberts as Capt. Van den Bark
Richard Shaw as Lt. Bowman Hall
Daral Hudson as Hartshorn
William Forrest as Col. Lane
Roy Gordon as Gov. Gerald McCracken Sr.
Virginia Walker as Adelaide Marcel
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