The Black Doll
1938, English. Directed by Otis Garrett.
HE WAS A VERY "EXCLUSIVE" DETECTIVE! The clues had to find him!
Nicholas Rood, dishonest mine owner, finds a Black Doll on his desk and knows that vengeance is about to overtake him for murdering his former partner. He is knifed as he talks to his daughter Marian. She summons her fiancé Nick Halstead, a private detective. He finds that six people had a motive for the murder; Rood's sister Mrs. Laura Leland; her son Rex; Rood's associates Mallison and Walling; Esteban, a servant and Dr. Giddings. Sheriff Renick and his deputy Red get the clues all mixed up, but Nick finally narrows the search down to one suspect...
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Otis GarrettDirector
- Donald WoodsNick Halstead
- Nan GreyMarian Rood
- Edgar KennedySheriff Renick
- C. Henry GordonNelson Rood
- Doris LloydLaura Leland
- John WrayWalling
- Addison RichardsA.H. Mallison
- Holmes HerbertDr. Giddings
- William LundiganRex Leland
- Fred MalatestaEsteban, the butler
- Inez PalangeRosita, the housekeeper
- Syd SaylorDeputy Red
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harold Buckley
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The Black Doll runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
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The Black Doll is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Black Doll on?
The Black Doll isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Doll?
If you liked The Black Doll, try Murder in Three Acts, The Mirror Crack'd, The Night Strangler.
Who directed The Black Doll?
The Black Doll (1938) was directed by Otis Garrett and stars Donald Woods, Nan Grey, Edgar Kennedy.