The Black Doll 1938

A Crime Club Mystery movie.
A rich but crooked businessman and several other people are murdered in an old, dark, seaside house. A black Mexican voodoo doll is left with each dead body. A detective is called to the house to try to solve the mystery and find the killer.

[@harrissmith5986]

I enjoy seeing actors whose careers began before I was born. I recognize them all from seeing them in films as I grew up in the fifties through the sixties. This particular movie was very enjoyable. The humor mixed with the serious parts of the story is missing from today's films. Reality is seldom as limited in focus as today's scripts. Thanks for collecting these films.

[@heatherbowlan9822]

Thank you for your kindness and generation for uploading these great old classics! ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦

[@alanwhite6936]

I'm 60 now love these Old Gems more then ever

[@constanceroma8264]

Absolutely love these old mysteries.❤️❤️❤️

[@Jonanny1]

Look how well people used to dress, three piece suits with pocket handkerchief. When there were standards

[@theresamarie7679]

Yes such class! 😎 my favorite fashion period 30's & 40's😊

[@gregorymcleod1347]

Love these old mysteries! So entertaining and enjoyable! Good movie 🎥!

[@terriwarner8682]

I love these old mysteries. Thank you.

[@11froglegs]

Great movie especially on a windy stormy night,I loved it😄

[@thelmaschoen8980]

Thanks for the upload. Brings back memories watching it with my younger sibs when TV was very young. We watched it over and over and over again. Did I say that we liked this movie and were very entertained by it? (Sorry, I couldn't help myself... even at the present age of 81).

[@katrinakitty52]

I have my favorites that I watch over and over … just like being with an old friend ...

[@ginnylorenz5265]

@@katrinakitty52 Yes!!!

[@jheney19]

Hi Thelma My mum will be 81 this 4th of July 2021 , Im 57 and i LOVE all the old black n white movies , there way better than any films done in years , Lots of love to you Janet from England X

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

It killed me, when Nan and her boyfriend were sitting eating Chocolate Cake, and she pops out with, "And there isn't an onion in it!" Whoever heard of putting onions in Cake?? That's a new one on me!

[@danielwegrzynek494]

Same here !

[@rafaelramirez1507]

Nan Grey was once married to Jack Westrope , who was an accomplished horse race jockey in the 30s thru late 50s , but unfortunately during a horse race in 1958 , and while in the lead at the track he fell off his horse ( which was rather odd cuz of his great experience in riding) and he injured himself , breaking his pelvis and other parts of his body and in a few days died of his injuries at a young 40 years 😢

[@graemesmith6721]

@@rafaelramirez1507 Clearly, he was murdered!

[@rafaelramirez1507]

@@graemesmith6721 yep I totally agree

[@rogerrendzak8055]

Wow!! I iterated, the same thing.

[@mariesmith8454]

Amazing quality print & audio for 1938, better than some done much later.

[@michelleelks4816]

I very much agree.

[@sheelaghclapham5506]

The sound quality is wonderful for an 81 year old film.

[@cherylkruisheer3267]

Sometimes the hiss is so loud it’s more like a silent movie. Can’t hear a word.

[@buffalopatriot]

Aaah, Franz Waxman's theme from The Bride of Frankenstein. As much as I absolutely love Universal horror music from 1931-39, 1939-48, the Laemmele's never went to great expense for music's sake and was shameless in their recycling of it. But at the same time it does add to the comfort zone seeing Sherlock Holmes chasing Moriarty to the same music as Lawrence Talbot transforming into The Wolfman.

[@footfault]

Hey, if the music fits the action, I don't care if I've heard it somewhere else before. Let 'em recycle all they want!

[@jeanesingsjazz]

Agreed, but at least let the original composer get credited.

[@stephaniedenney8273]

I was pleasantly surprised at how good this movie was!

[@paulcaron400]

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen this film, glad I found it very good and enjoying it, thanks for posting 💫👌

[@vernalc2449]

17:00 when he gets the knife in the back-I think this is the first time that I have seen a movie made before 1970 where a woman does NOT scream when she sees someone murdered, much less her father even though there was no love lost. Merely raises her hand, with a hanky, dramatically to her mouth as though she were stifling a scream. Brave, brave woman. LOL 23:00, standing over the corpse, the BF says to the butler, "Esteban, get me some jelly, talcum powder and a plate." Uhm, WTH? Watch to find out. Great film-made me a subscriber!

[@debralerner8298]

i saw this movie when i was in high school around 1973 i liked it then i still like it now thanks for the posting🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@stanthology]

Very good. Worth watching.

[@jeannetteslater8887]

Love these old movies Thank You

[@blodwyndavies6395]

Oh how I miss the era when women were beautifully coiffured and attired unlike today when some of the Younger Generation seek to enjoy having a GCSE in Metalwork practised on their face. Thanks for the upload. Really enjoying this little film.

[@suzieqwonder3089]

BLODWYN DAVIES Most young women are naturally beautiful anyway. But the styles were classy back then & they went through a lot of preparation & grief to acquire that look.

[@blodwyndavies6395]

Agreed Suzie Q

[@sarahcrews2544]

It's nice as well to see that the men dressed classy

[@TheAyaneJ]

I

[@helenabme1197]

Me too! Since I let my hair grow out, I have been noticing the elaborate/beautiful updos in the old films. Even the westerns, in color you can see the detail of the style. Just lovely.

[@chrismcpherson8054]

Awesome classic movie ! Thank you for uploading it 💕 I really enjoyed it ❤

[@kathybates508]

Appreciate you posting this. Thank you.

[@jimit6398]

Classic who done it. Usually pretty good at figuring these out but was off on this one. Good film!

[@shirleysavitts9647]

Thank you for sharing this. No blood gore curses, oaths, just quietly intense mystery moving on. They did know how to make an entertaining film back in the day. You left the theater talking about it. And oh what an ending. Leave them laughing when you go.

[@shirleymorris8212]

I really enjoy these old classics movies. They’re so very real and not all the sex and killings just pleasant too watch. Thanks so very much for sharing this lovely video. 👍🥰💕

[@madderhat5852]

What a beautiful clear print.

[@GG-PAT]

I SO ENJOY THESE OLDIE BUT GOODIES MOVIES, PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING, I WATCHED THEM ALL THE TIME🤗🤗🤗🤗💯💯💯💯

[@GG-PAT]

Thank you ❤️

[@lenahallid4802]

The same with me!

[@anthonymitchell8610]

Love These Old Movies!!

[@pushrod49]

Another good oldie. I really enjoyed this one. Thanks for posting.

[@Sarah_270]

Thank you for uploading

[@dianapeek2036]

I love watching these old movies! Most of them are better than what are considered “A” movies now! Goes to show killing and sex does not a movie make….

[@colinhalliley111]

Very clear picture and sound. Thank you.

[@nameskhar1510]

Edgar Kennedy, comedic genius; A fine film, now a new favorite, thanks so much for sharing.

[@vestibulate]

Nameskhar I'm a big fan of Edgar Kennedy, too. It's always a treat to find one of his films.

[@nameskhar1510]

Roger that.

[@thelmaschoen8980]

I agree... it's always a treat to see Edgar Kennedy in any film.

[@thelmaschoen8980]

Glad to see that yet another fan of Edgar Kennedy is in the wings. I'm almost 81-one-years old and have seen him in movies since I was a little kid. He was a family favorite, including my young aunts and uncles back in the 40's.

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

Edgar Kennedy looked a lot like David Ogden Stiers. (Major Winchester of M*A*S*H)

[@leelarson107]

Always liked C. Henry Gordon. His characters were always so coldly villainous that you just had to admire him.

[@moxievintage1390]

A most entertaining little film!! Some great performances and atmosphere too. Thanks for the upload!

[@cesellhall719]

You know, I just got done watching 10 straight horror, crime ,suspense, mystery, thriller, murder mystery do you know what they all have in common ? The rainstorm How can you watch a mystery on the clear good clean night? It's unheard of !👍👍

[@triddell]

Cesell Hall any recommendations?

[@cesellhall719]

@@triddell watch it in the shower will be a good start 🤣🤣🤣

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

Yeah, really. I'd rather have the cliche'd "dark & stormy night" than a "It was a beautiful, warm, sunny summer day with butterflies frolicking about..." 🤮

[@marvinabigby6801]

That cute little dog either a Cairn terrier or a westie.

[@waderaney7]

Great to be watching this after such a long time!!

[@bonniea3310]

amazing movie, amazing production

[@deborahlangnese7645]

Great movie. I think older movies have alot more quality intrigue suspence. Mystery but new movies have color and photography

[@stephaniehand503]

Love Crime Club movies

[@stephenmissal8260]

This was a total blast. Great fun. Thanks for posting this.

[@lionman3378]

Love it, thank you for the upload.

[@kimpunkrock]

Thanks for the upload

[@scallopohare9431]

You realize you can see their breaths in the rain scenes? That's dedication.

[@RichardDominguezTheMagicIsReal]

LOL, this was a good one, some laughs and a good mystery, thanks for the upload

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

I also loved it when the Sheriff said to the Maid, "Never mind the Pig Lattin !" Ha ha ha ha ! That's a real Belly Laugher !!!

[@None-zc5vg]

In his 1939 novel "Farewell My Lovely" Raymond Chandler uses the same "pig Latin" expression when addressing the (Red-) Indian who's come to drive him to Jules Amthor's house [ "...cut the pig Latin: I'm no schoolmarm at the snake dances"].

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Thanks for the upload. (Such a cute little food stealing dog).

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

Cuter than Asta! 🐶

[@SuperIliad]

Seeing this again, I remember why, as a boy, I had a strong crush on Nan Grey.

[@HARMONY7100]

Awesome! A zillion thanks to you for sharing!😘❤💋💖💞❤💓💕🌹👏👏

[@theotiscarter2423]

Love this vintage movie thanks for sharing.

[@ergbudster3333]

At the end the greatest Edgar Kennedy face-palm of all time!

[@keithharvey7230]

The slow burn.

[@GreatDayEveryone]

Well made. A classic

[@chirelle.alanalooney8609]

That "Pig Latin" remark was a real Belly Buster of a Laugh for me! I though I'd die laughing from hearing it !

[@ChelseaRialtoStudios]

A couple of viewers mentioned the main title as being re-used from BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. Actually, this is the ORIGINAL main title as composed by Franz Waxman for BRIDE. The "Blind Man's Hut on Fire" portion of the main title was deleted by the music editor (and music from the miniatures sequence inserted) for the final release print of BRIDE. Great to hear Waxman's original complete composition. Also, this is a very nice original print. THE BLACK DOLL was duped and there are a lot of poor 16's around. I have an original and it's nice to see another one! Thanks so much for uploading!

[@thelmaschoen8980]

Thanks for the info. I was born in 1938; but, naturally... I actually saw it several years later when early TV was in almost everyone's living room. I was probably 8 or so... all my sibs younger and we LOVED this movie; we watched it every time it played AND, yes... Edgar was one of favs... we would go about imitating him. ALSO, as young as we were... we appreciated and recognized Waxman's music. We loved that too. Thanks for the info. (SRM818, thank you for the upload).

[@juanmico4085]

I´m always fascinated by these servants who can speak perfect English except for "yes sir".

[@Mummy1952x]

VERY ENJOYABLE AND FUNNY..THANKS.

[@dixiefleming518]

The sheriff character absolutely ridiculous. Why?

[@marbleman52]

What an entertaining who-dun-it! I will agree with several other commenters about the bumbling sheriff portrayal being over played. But this movie was made in the middle of the Great Depression and I can only imagine that this "comedic relief" was a nice change for a lot of people. I am reminded of the great Charlie Chan movies with the wonderful Mantan Moreland playing the chauffeur and the "comedic relief". I wasn't raised in those years; I was born later in 1952 so I don't have the personal Life context of these movies. For me, a little bit of Mantan's comedic relief was plenty for me. Society was different back then than now; we are oh so sophisticated and 'educated' today...LOL..!! I still very much prefer the movies from the 50's and earlier from nearly everything that degenerate holly-wierd spews out today...uugghh..!!

[@52memor]

as soon as the bumbling Edgar Kennedy gets into the scene the whole film falls apart.

[@robertwalker5521]

I agree...terrible "overacting". I blame the director for wanting that behavior to ruin the last half o the movie.

[@matthewbowles2947]

Love this movie one of my favorites I watched it at least 50 times

[@girlinterrupted2625]

Everyone was so nicely dressed and not a hair out of place.

[@dominicpiscopo7915]

Edgar Kennedy always funny great 👍 touch having him as sheriff very enjoyable film thanks 4 the upload

[@Red23165]

movies like these you wont see today those days are gone I enjoy the old classic movies and still watch them today I very watch any TV today just my old classic movies of yesterday

[@kyriako6873]

This is a high resolution quality old film, very rare, fun to watch, thx.

[@johnkean5848]

And poor little Toto was left out in the rain not to have been heard nor seen ever again...😢

[@kimmccabe1422]

Ikr

[@robertwalker5521]

I'm afraid toto was in that huge skillet

[@huntingthekaiser6490]

It seems to be a convention for "B" mysteries of the era let their comics play too broadly. Edgar was an old pro capable of more subtle comedy with his "slow burn." Donald Woods turned in a good performance. Max Steiner wasn't given credit for the musical motifs in the score lifted from Bride of Frankenstein. But I enjoyed watching. Thank you for putting this on the Web. There are't enough old movies.

[@bessofhardwick9311]

This was fun to watch. Thanks for uploading!

[@dianagreen5700]

Check out that awesome toaster on the kitchen table!

[@rafaelramirez1507]

WOW , this channel has a few flicks that I have watched before and want to watch again .... so since your taste is equally as delightful as mine , the proper thing for me to do is to subscribe .... thank you for having these great flicks 👌🏻

[@boribee4150]

Very good & entertaining!

[@raymondlaccetti2305]

Looks good. Especially Lundigan.

[@hellenasbarakat1949]

Love these movies. One learns so much from the past on these, and most time better story lines then today's movies. Thanks for uploading!

[@usagiynami9937]

Nice to compare movies year to year and see the progress.

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

Thank you

[@stephygee189]

I like that these old pictures are only an hour or so long. That's about as long as people were afforded a break from the great depression, war, etc., back in the day. Or maybe their attention span was only good for that long according to the movie producers. Escape for an hour.

[@carlozabbia1157]

I agree that the "inept, bumbling sheriff" bit is overdone, but Edgar Kennedy is perfect at it.

[@thedreadtyger]

what great fun. thanks.

[@terrancebigham6765]

This is one of many late thirties Universal movies and serials that reused Frank Waxman’s score for “Bride of Frankenstein”. And Stanley Cortez would go on to lens two classics, “Magnificent Ambersons” and “Night of the Hunter”.

[@carmelcorreale3211]

LOl very funny...😹😹😹 good movie for the whole family

[@cathy5072]

Very enjoyable movie 🎥 🍿

[@paularthur5563]

the over the top, bumbling sheriff, comedy relief routine completely spoils the movie - too bad, usually enjoy these old detective type films - still worth the watch i think, thanks for the upload

[@h.calvert7443]

Paul Arthur That was a specialty of James Whale. He was convinced that it was of great benefit to suspenseful films. I DO NOT agree! 🎬🎥

[@lisathomas3082]

Paul Arthur /true

[@kesmarn]

@@h.calvert7443 Yes, comedy can help a suspenseful film, but not THIS kind.

[@autumnt.allgood8895]

I MYSELF DISLIKE THE SHERIFF. CHARLIE CHAN WOULD OF DONE BETTER.

[@autumnt.allgood8895]

DIDN'T NEED NO COMEDY RELIEF DURING CRIME(S). IT REALLY SPOILED THE FILM FOR ME. AND THAT M.E. COMPLAINING ABOUT BEING CALLED. IF A BODY FALLS EVERY 15, BE THERE DO YOUR JOB & GO YOUR WAY TIL CALLED AGAIN. BOY AM GLAD I DON'T LIVE IN TOWN LIKE THEIRS.

[@neilkendrick4976]

cheers appreciated.

[@HouseScraper]

Awesome movie thanks for sharing

[@rafaelramirez1507]

You again Miss ? ... you must have the same taste in movies like me ... 👍

[@HouseScraper]

@@rafaelramirez1507 yes I love all the old movie that is the only one Wörth-Fröschwiller looking at

[@rafaelramirez1507]

@@HouseScraper folks like you bring out the joy I have in my heart for these old classic films ... God bless you 😊

[@marvinenglish-dw8ny]

Very nice to watch and thanks for it

[@elizabethhollins5988]

Gotta be good if there's a "Gowns" credit 😊

[@94110mission]

Vera West was one of the top clothes designers for movies for many years. Look for it and you’ll see her name on many films from that era. She had a long and successful career.

[@elizabethhollins5988]

@@94110mission ok, I will. Thanks for the info.

[@94110mission]

elizabeth hollins Google “Vera West gowns” to see the leading ladies she dressed like Ava Gardner. Just a bit of trivia, one of her most famous gowns was the one worn by Elsa Lanchester as The Bride of Frankenstein.

[@elizabethhollins5988]

@@94110mission Incredible! The Bride of Frankie dress, that's a classic, imo. And her mysterious death at a rather young age; appears she was involved with drama in her career, but also her private life.

[@JustineLaLoba]

Amazing frying pan at the end......it keeps creating food for everyone........

[@randygriffith1209]

The old movies 🎬 are the best 👌.

[@desertdaisymarie6951]

This is a not bad movie 👍

[@emmettecraft]

Luved this movie....could have done without comic relief......!

[@peacemakerwolf8972]

Happy Valentine's day! 😘

[@tempusfugit7127]

Peacemaker Wolf OH ! BLESS YOU , WATCHING THIS ON VALENTINE'S DAY . MARRIED FOR OVER 35YRS SO THE HUSBAND WAS WATCHING THE FOOTBALL . 😈😈😈😈😈

[@APRAPR-nq2wn]

thanks for loading

[@marciasantos4180]

otimo filme por favor poste o travesseiro da morte 1945 o homem imortal 1939 a mascara do magico 1954 as noivas do vampiro 1960 obrigado

[@AdeleCeleste]

A very pleasant surprise! The title threw me off. I thought it was going to be some kind of jungle, voodoo picture, but instead it was a mystery whodunit that turned into an hilarious comedy half way through. Excellent little mystery and charming comedy! #Entertaining

[@richardjohn5219]

This was a hoot to watch!

[@marywilliams9858]

Very clear movie.

[@stephaniehand503]

Great movie

[@jeffreyriley8742]

I've never seen a mystery denouement by a detective serving dinner before!

[@cdorman11]

"It's the best dinner party I ever listened to." -Nora Charles Is it merely a coincidence the detective's name was Nick? Even the gun-under-the-table shot was copied. As well as the joke "Who do you think did it?" "Rex!" (to get his attention, not to accuse)

[@harrietweber2520]

Such an outrageous incompetent sheriff. If he's supposed to be comic relief they could have done much better. He's terribly miscast and a detriment to the movie.

[@billiewilson5197]

That was OK 👌 Thanks 🎬🙋🏽

[@pdxoregon1]

“I am Esteban.” “Never mind the initials!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@angelamagruder5911]

I totally agree with the lady's last statement about the bumbling sheriff,whenever cases are to be or in process of solving they are not just andv shut or just a done deal,if they were it would be no need to investigate,no evidence tosearch for no mystery,hmmmm🤔🤔🙃????????!!!!!!!!!😣😏🙄.