Inspector Hornleigh and his assistant Sergeant Bingham are called in to investigate a murder that involves the theft of government secrets.Inspector Hornleigh and his assistant Sergeant Bingham are called in to investigate a murder that involves the theft of government secrets.Inspector Hornleigh and his assistant Sergeant Bingham are called in to investigate a murder that involves the theft of government secrets.
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Steven Geray
- Kavanos
- (as Steve Geray)
Cecil Bevan
- Auctioneer
- (uncredited)
Charles Carson
- Chief Superintendent
- (uncredited)
Peter Gawthorne
- Chancellor
- (uncredited)
Charles Paton
- Auction Bidder
- (uncredited)
Julian Vedey
- Cafe Owner
- (uncredited)
Jack Vyvyan
- Sgt Hawkins
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe first of three "Inspector Hornleigh" films, all starring Gordon Harker and Alastair Sim.
- GoofsInspector Hornleigh handles the knife with his bare hands when it's first given to him. Later he orders it sent over the be fingerprinted.
- Quotes
Sam Holt aka Keyhole Charlie: Thick or thin, there's nothing I don't know about textiles. I can clothe you from the cradle to the grave, sir.
Sergeant Bingham: Oh, could you? Well you're a bit late for the first and a bit premature for the second.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday (1939)
- SoundtracksThe Campbells Are Coming
(uncredited)
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Featured review
Delightful British comedy mystery
"Inspector Hornleigh" is a delightful British comedy mystery. With the exception of Alastair Sim, few of the cast of this film would be recognized by audiences much past the mid-20th century. Gordon Harker, who has the lead as Inspector Hornleigh, had a long list of films to his credit by 1939. Although he played in some comedies and other films, his specialty was crime and mysteries. He often played an officer of the law, but had an occasional role on the opposite side of the law. Here, Harker's inspector is a wise investigator who has a sometimes comical or goofy sidekick, Sergeant Bingham. And that role is played wonderfully by Alastair Sim.
Sim had only been in the cinema since 1935, but had a slew of films under his belt. He was at the point in his career where he would get varying top roles from leading actor to top supporting actor or other significant character. Here, he adds some good humor as Hornleigh tackles a murder and theft of high government papers that could wreak havoc on the British economy.
Here are a couple of favorite lines from the film.
Chancellor, "My dear inspector, I may be only a politician, but I can identify my own property."
Michael Kavanos, "I never know whether you English are serious, joking, or mad."
Sim had only been in the cinema since 1935, but had a slew of films under his belt. He was at the point in his career where he would get varying top roles from leading actor to top supporting actor or other significant character. Here, he adds some good humor as Hornleigh tackles a murder and theft of high government papers that could wreak havoc on the British economy.
Here are a couple of favorite lines from the film.
Chancellor, "My dear inspector, I may be only a politician, but I can identify my own property."
Michael Kavanos, "I never know whether you English are serious, joking, or mad."
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- Also known as
- Adventures of Inspector Hornleigh
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- Runtime1 hour 16 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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