A small town man takes a mail-order detective course. When a Black friend is murdered, he goes undercover in black-face to investigate at a notorious, knife-wielding bootlegger's roadhouse. Originally a 5-reel feature (50min), now only 2 reel edit exists.
Shakespeare´in klasik komedisinin bu çağdaş yorumunu sinemaya uyarlayan, televizyon ve sinema dünyasının en büyük, kült yönetmenlerinden Joss Whedon. Whedon´ın Buffy, Angel ve The Avengers gibi daha önceki projelerinden izleyicilere tanıdık gelecek birçok oyuncunun kadrosunda yer aldığı film ABD´de haziran ayında gösterime girecek.
Özgün metne sadık kalarak sadece on iki günde çekilen bu karanlık, seksi ve kimi zaman absürd aşk hikâyesinin kahramanları, dünyanın en uyumsuz âşıkları Beatrice ve Benedick. Film Benedick ve arkadaşı Claudio´nun yurtdışındaki bir seferden zaferle dönüşüyle açılır. Sivri dilli Benedick, Claudio´ya aşk meseleleri hakkında takılıp durur. Benedick aşkı küçümsemektedir, tıpkı yıllardır düşmanı bildiği Beatrice gibi. Gözünü aşk bürümüş Claudio evlenmeye karar vermişken Benedick ile Beatrice de "tatlı savaş"larını hakaretlerle sürdürür...
While attending a glamorous jazz cruise on New York’s East River, Nick and Nora Charles witness the fatal shooting of a wealthy patron. When suspicion falls on a young bandleader and his musicians, the couple steps in to clear their friends and uncover the real killer. Their investigation leads through a lively world of jazz clubs, radio personalities, high society, and backstage rivalries, where almost everyone has a secret and the next clue may be hidden in the music.
While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
Nutbourne College, an old established, all-boys, boarding school is told that another school is to be billeted with due to wartime restrictions. The shock is that it's an all-girls school that has been sent. The two head teachers are soon battling for the upper hand with each other and the Ministry. But a crisis (or two) forces them to work together.