The Drake Case | 1929 | Mystery, Melodrama

Title: The Drake Case | 1929 | Mystery, Melodrama Director: Edward Laemmle Studio: Universal Pictures Starring: Gladys Brockwell, Forrest Stanley, Robert Frazer, Doris Lloyd Based on: Story by Charles A. Logue Release Date: September 1, 1929 Runtime: 74 minutes Format: Black and white; Movietone sound; also released in a silent version; 1.20:1 Country: United States Language: English Genres: Mystery, Melodrama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Accusation and Arrest 00:14:00 District Attorney Takes the Case 00:32:00 Burglar Confession and New Leads 00:50:00 Family Secrets Revealed 01:06:00 Courtroom Unmasking --- Summary: A maid working in the household of her late former husband is accused of murdering his new wife. While authorities fix on an apparent culprit, shifting testimony and new evidence reveal a deeper plot surrounding control of the Drake estate. As the investigation and trial unfold, hidden relationships, financial motives, and personal vices surface. The case builds to a courtroom revelation that reframes the crime and exposes the true architect behind the murder. --- Background: Produced and distributed by Universal Pictures, The Drake Case was directed by Edward Laemmle during the industry’s transition to sound. Filmed in spring 1929 and released on September 1, 1929, the production was issued in both Movietone sound and silent versions to accommodate theaters not yet wired for sound. Screenwriting credits include J. G. Hawks, Charles Logue, and Dudley Early, from a Logue story. --- Trivia: The Drake Case was the final screen appearance of Gladys Brockwell, who died on July 2, 1929, before the film’s release. The film’s working title was The Drake Murder Case. Editor Ted J. Kent, credited here early in his career, later became a longtime Universal editor on major studio releases. Director Edward Laemmle was a nephew of Universal founder Carl Laemmle. Regional premieres followed the national release, including early September openings in Chicago and New York. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: September 1, 1929 Original Studio / Distributor: Universal Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: TheDrakeCase 1929 PreCode Mystery UniversalPictures GladysBrockwell EdwardLaemmle ClassicFilm PublicDomain OldHollywood Source page: https: //commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Drake_Case_(1929).webm Direct media URL: https: //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/The_Drake_Case_%281929%29.webm