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The House of a Thousand Candles

The House of a Thousand Candles

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 2, 1936

Runtime

1h 11m

Genres

Action

Original Title

The House of a Thousand Candles

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

Director

Arthur Lubin

Description

The story of diplomatic courier Tony Carleton, who's been entrusted with a secret message vital to the cause of International peace. En route to Geneva by train, Tony is drugged by sexy cabaret dancer Raquel, who promptly steals the message -- only to be murdered by sinister master spy Sebastian, owner of a posh gambling casino known as The House of a Thousand Candles.