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My Grandfather's Clock

My Grandfather's Clock

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At Phwitterby-on-Thames, England, a murder has occurred and Philo Holmes and Dr. Watkins are out to investigate it. It seems as though there was a second will and changes have been made as to who will receive what. Philo is the ace detective, and he brings everyone from the nightclub to see him solve the case.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

17 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

27 October 1934

Country

United States of America

Cast

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Dr. Watkins

Charles Judels

Charles Judels

Philo Holmes

William Tannen

William Tannen

Ronny Belvedere

Pauline Brooks

Pauline Brooks

Lucy Willoughby

Mischa Auer

Mischa Auer

Servant (uncredited)

Phil Dunham

Phil Dunham

Night Club Reveller (uncredited)

Sarah Edwards

Sarah Edwards

Housekeeper (uncredited)

Otto Hoffman

Otto Hoffman

Grandfather Willoughby (uncredited)

Colin Kenny

Colin Kenny

Detective at Crime Scene (uncredited)

C. Montague Shaw

C. Montague Shaw

Luther Butts, Barrister Victim (uncredited)

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