The Gentleman in room 6

United States, 1952

Film
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Short story film about a derelict and forgotten character hiding in a room womewhere in South America. he is confronted by three of his old associates, each of whom provides further clues to his identity which is revealed in the last few seconds of the film.

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Credits

director

Alexander Hammid

producer

George K. Arthur

production company

Meteor Films

Duration

00:10:08:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1952

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

320844

Language

English

Subject categories

Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers

Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Detective and mystery films

Drama

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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