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The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939)
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This far-from-baffling murder mystery may not be premier league stuff, but it has become something of a cult item in art house circles. There's plenty to enjoy as maverick Scotland Yard inspector Leslie Banks tries to find out who murdered star player Anthony Bushell during a friendly match, not least the chance to see members of the 1937/38 Arsenal championship-winning side in action. Working from Leonard Gribble's novel, director Thorold Dickinson reveals a talent for authentic detail; there's also a pleasing lightness about the action, which stands in stark contrast to his later films such as Gaslight and The Queen of Spades. DP
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Running time
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82min
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Country of origin
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UK
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Genre
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Sports Murder mystery
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Thorold Dickinson, Donald Bull, from the novel by Leonard Gribble
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Theatrical distributor
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General Film Dist Ltd
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UK cinema certificate
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A
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