A Slight Case of Murder

A Slight Case of Murder is a 1938 comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon. The film is based on a play by Damon Runyon and Howard Lindsay. The offbeat comedy stars Edward G. Robinson spoofing his own gangster image as Remy Marco.

The film continues to receive positive reviews. A Classic Film Guide review calls it a satisfying comedy, which is enhanced by some great character work by veteran supporting players Allen Jenkins, Edward Brophy, and Harold Huber as members of Remys former gang gone legitimate Margaret Hamilton as Mrs. Cagie, director of the orphanage where Marko grew up and Paul Harvey as Markos daughters prospective fatherinlaw.

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