The Ace of Scotland Yard
Seen it?1929 | 215 min | Drama, Action, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and action fans. If you loved Point Blank, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 3 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 35 min.
- Made in 1929: an older pace and style.
From the Universal synopsis: Retired Inspector Blake of Scotland Yard learns that Lord Blanton has acquired the sacred "Love Ring"---a cursed jewel that has brought grief to its previous owners. Prince Darius seeks to obtain the ring, and the mummy of a princess of an ancient country to return them to his homeland.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 812 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ray Taylor
- Crauford KentInspector Angus Blake
- Florence AllenLady Diana Blanton
- Albert PriscoPrince Darius (as Albert Priscoe)
- Monte MontagueJarvis
- Grace CunardMary Duveen- aka Queen of Diamonds
- Herbert PriorLord Blanton