Seven Keys to Baldpate (1929)

In the cinematic spectacle of "Seven Keys to Baldpate", esteemed writer William Magee embarks on a daring venture. Accepting a wager, he sets out to complete an entire book in the span of a single day. His refuge from distraction lies in the secluded inn of Baldpate, a summer haven now blanketed in the stark stillness of winter with a blizzard brewing on the horizon. Assured that his is the solitary key to this remote retreat, Magee anticipates a serene environment to pen his masterpiece. However, the tranquility of Baldpate is not as it seems. Magee's solitude is shattered by an unexpected influx of enigmatic characters, each claiming to hold an exclusive key to the inn. Their curious quest revolves around a staggering sum of $200,000 intended as a political bribe, but soon, the intrigue begins to unravel into a plot that could rival any of Magee's fictional narratives. As the inn's mysteries deepen, the writer finds himself drawn away from his manuscript and into the heart of the labyrinthine plot unfolding around him. Further complicating matters, Magee becomes infatuated with one of the mysterious "guests", a distraction that threatens to derail both his novel and his involvement in the curious happenings at Baldpate. In this tale of intrigue and inspiration, each moment is more outlandish than the next, blurring the lines between Magee's imaginative creations and the bewildering reality of Baldpate. The once-peaceful inn transforms into a stage for the extraordinary, where nothing is as it seems, and everyone holds a key to secrets yet unearthed.

Seven Keys to Baldpate is a comedy movie featuring Richard Dix.

Seven Keys to Baldpate is currently streaming on TCM.