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The Arsenal Stadium Mystery is a 1939 British mystery film and one of the first feature films wherein football is a central element in the plot. The film was directed by Thorold Dickinson, and shot at Denham Film Studios and on location at the original Arsenal Stadium in Highbury.
A 1939 British film about a murder mystery involving a football match between Arsenal and an amateur team. The film features real players, a humorous inspector, and some historical footage of the game.
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- Comedy, Crime, Sport
- Thorold Dickinson
- 1939-11
Jun 1, 2017 · Learn about the 1939 feature film that was shot at Highbury and featured Arsenal players and staff. The plot involved the poisoning of a fictional player called Jack Dyce and the final game before the war.
Gribble's unique mystery, featuring the actual Arsenal squad of 1939, sends Inspector Anthony Slade into the world of professional football to investigate a case of deadly foul play on and off the pitch.
Aug 20, 2019 · The Arsenal Stadium Mystery. “Gripping mystery” “Interesting curio for soccer fans and vintage mystery lovers” “Amusing for dubious reasons” (IMDB reviews quotes). A unique mix of soccer, mystery and comedy. Leslie Banks stars at the head of a good British cast. Good production values.
Mar 29, 2024 · Amidst a charitable soccer match pitting the renowned Arsenal against the amateur Trojans, tragedy strikes when the Trojans' promising newcomer collapses and meets a sudden demise. Inspector...
- 83 min
- 30.1K
- Retrospective - Classic Movies
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery. A Scotland Yard inspector (Leslie Banks) probes the case of a soccer star poisoned during a big game.
- Crime, Drama
