Father Brown, Detective
1934, English. Directed by Edward Sedgwick.
After notorious jewel thief Flambeau meets Evelyn Fischer during a raid on a casino, he falls deeply in love with her. Later Flambeau sends notes to both Leopold Fischer, who unknown to him is Evelyn's uncle, and Father Brown, in which he vows he will steal from them the ten diamonds that comprise the "Flying Star." Flambeau intends to give these diamonds to Evelyn. Father Brown, whose gold cross contains some of the Flying Star diamonds, is determined to meet Flambeau before he is arrested, to reform and redeem his soul.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edward SedgwickDirector
- Walter ConnollyFather Brown
- Paul LukasFlambeau
- Gertrude MichaelEvelyn Fischer
- Robert LoraineInspector Valentine
- Halliwell HobbesSir Leopold Fischer
- Una O'ConnorMrs. Boggs
- E. E. CliveSergeant Dawes
- Robert AdairPoliceman (uncredited)
- Alyce ArdellMaid (uncredited)
- King BaggotPriest (uncredited)
- Bunny BeattyJenny (uncredited)
- Charles DunbarFruit Vendor (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- C. Gardner Sullivan, Henry Myers
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Father Brown, Detective runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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Father Brown, Detective is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Father Brown, Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 December 1934. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Father Brown, Detective?
Father Brown, Detective (1934) was directed by Edward Sedgwick and stars Walter Connolly, Paul Lukas, Gertrude Michael.