The Plot Thickens_
"HIST!...A Sizzling Crime Drammer!"
A priceless Cellini silver cup is stolen from a local museum with both Hildegarde and Oscar on the case.
Starring
James Gleason, Zasu Pitts, Owen Davis Jr.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Plot Thickens was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
A priceless Cellini silver cup is stolen from a local museum with both Hildegarde and Oscar on the case.
The Plot Thickens is a Mystery, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 9m.
CAST (20)
James Gleason
Police Insp. Oscar Piper
Zasu Pitts
Hildegarde Withers
Owen Davis Jr.
Robert Wilkins
Louise Latimer
Alice Stevens
Arthur Aylesworth
Kendall
Paul Fix
Joe
Richard Tucker
John Carter
Barbara Barondess
Marie
James Donlan
Jim
Agnes Anderson
Dagmar
Oscar Apfel
Robbins
AA
Alyce Ardell
Josephine, Hildegarde's Maid (uncredited)
JT
John T. Bambury
Midget (uncredited)
Billy Dooley
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Frank Fanning
Detective Fanning (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Woman with Bag (uncredited)
Reed Howes
Museum Guard in Egyptian Room (uncredited)
JI
John Indrisano
Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
Lew Kelly
Cassidy, a Policeman (uncredited)
John Miltern
Mr. Gordon, Museum Guard (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Plot Thickens about?
A priceless Cellini silver cup is stolen from a local museum with both Hildegarde and Oscar on the case.
How long is The Plot Thickens?
The Plot Thickens has a runtime of 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Who stars in The Plot Thickens?
The cast of The Plot Thickens includes James Gleason, Zasu Pitts, Owen Davis Jr., Louise Latimer, Arthur Aylesworth.
What is the rating of The Plot Thickens?
The Plot Thickens has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Mystery
Comedy