THE RIVERSIDE MURDER is one of those great little 'country house murder' films that Britain did so well in the 1930s. This one has a bloke shot by persons unknown while he's looking out of the window, leading detective Basil Sydney to investigate and choose from a variety of suspects. What's notable about this film is just how fast-paced it all is. The plot twists and murders stack up quickly, and quick-fire dialogue comes from a spiky female reporter on the case. Even Alistair Sim is present in his first-ever role, playing the Scottish comedy relief, while character actor regulars Ian Fleming (no relation) and Reginald Tate prop up the cast. It's great fun for fans of this era.
Review of The Riverside Murder
