The Case Of The Curious Bride (1935)

When a woman (Margaret Lindsay) married to a wealthy man (Donald Woods) discovers that her first husband (Errol Flynn in his American film debut) is still alive, she turns to famous attorney Perry Mason (Warren William) for help. And none too soon for when the first husband turns up dead, she's arrested for his murder. Based on the novel by Erle Stanley Gardner and directed by Michael Curtiz (CASABLANCA). Warners had turned the famous attorney/detective from the Gardner books from a serious and dedicated lawyer into a fast talking, wisecracking screwball comedian. I'm not complaining, it works wonderfully for the series and this second entry of the four Warren William as Perry Mason movies is clever and fast fun. There's not much else I can say about it except if you're into murder mysteries with a comedic touch, this should be right up your alley. With Claire Dodd as Della Street, Allen Jenkins, Wini Shaw, Barton MacLane and Mayo Methot.