Public Domain Movies | Jigsaw
The film opens with the murder of a wealthy businessman named Mr. Lawrence Lowell, who is killed in his office by an unknown assailant. The police launch an investigation led by Detective Joseph Chandler (played by Franchot Tone).
As the investigation unfolds, Chandler discovers that Lowell's death is connected to a series of seemingly unrelated events and characters. The story is told through a series of flashbacks and multiple perspectives, gradually revealing the intricate web of deceit and betrayal that led to Lowell's murder.
Among the key characters involved are Howard Malloy (played by John Hodiak), an ambitious newspaper reporter who becomes personally invested in solving the case; Evelyn Lowell (played by Jean Wallace), the estranged wife of the victim, who harbors secrets of her own; and Milo March (played by Marc Lawrence), a shady nightclub owner with ties to the criminal underworld.
As Chandler delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex conspiracy involving blackmail, betrayal, and revenge. The investigation leads him to confront his own biases and assumptions, as he grapples with the moral ambiguity of the people involved and the true motivations behind the murder.
Throughout the film, Chandler encounters a series of twists and turns, as he follows the trail of clues and tries to piece together the puzzle of Lowell's death. The story culminates in a tense and dramatic showdown, where Chandler confronts the killer and finally unravels the truth behind the murder (1949).
Director: Fletcher Markle
Stars: Franchot Tone, Jean Wallace, Myron McCormick
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