A Slight Case of Murder 1938 DVD - Edward G. Robinson / Jane Bryan

Remy Marco, a former Prohibition-era beer baron, believes his fortunes will improve after the repeal of Prohibition—unfortunately, his beer tastes terrible, and nobody dares tell him. Four years later, on the verge of bankruptcy, Remy visits his summer home in Saratoga, only to find himself in a whirlwind of comic chaos involving: 1. A dead-end-kid orphan 2. His daughter's fiancé, who happens to be a state trooper 3. The bodies of four gangsters (who tried to ambush Remy but ended up killing each other) 4. Half a million dollars in hidden loot—just enough to rescue Remy from financial ruin As misunderstandings and confusion mount, Remy must navigate these wild situations with wit and determination. Cast: - Edward G. Robinson as Remy Marco - Jane Bryan as Mary Marco - Allen Jenkins as Mike - Ruth Donnelly as Nora Marco - Willard Parker as Dick Whitewood - John Litel as Mr. Post, banker - Edward Brophy as Lefty - Harold Huber as Giuseppe 'Gip' - Eric Stanley as Mr. Ritter, banker - Paul Harvey as Mr. Whitewood Runtime: 85 minutes.