The Mystery Man (1935)

In the haze of the 1930s newsroom, we meet Larry Doyle, a hard-nosed reporter with a penchant for liquor and a knack for landing himself in trouble. One such evening of drunken debauchery sees him insulting his city editor, leading to a rude awakening on a train headed for St. Louis. With only a dollar to his name and a pawned police revolver in his pocket - a remnant of a case he helped crack - Doyle is flung into a world far removed from his typewriter and pint. Thrust into a murky underbelly teeming with danger, Doyle soon finds himself embroiled in a convoluted crime plot. The pawned revolver, now a chilling instrument of murder, points its accusatory barrel at him, transforming the reporter into a prime suspect. As he navigates this perilous labyrinth of crime and suspicion, Doyle is also swept up in a whirlwind romance with the captivating Anne Olgivie, a beacon of charm amid the chaos. Facing a daunting double dilemma, Doyle must unravel the twisted threads of the crime plot while keeping his burgeoning love story with Anne afloat. 'The Mystery Man' weaves an intricate tale of intrigue, romance, and redemption, delicately balancing the gritty reality of crime with the intoxicating thrill of unexpected love. Will Doyle clear his name and secure his shot at love, or will the weight of suspicion prove too much to bear?

The Mystery Man is an action movie featuring Robert Armstrong.

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