Mystery Man (1935)

First, in "Mystery Man," a Chicago-based reporter relocates to St. Louis after losing his job and promptly tries to capture "the Eel," an elusive killer who has been terrorizing the city. Offbeat crime drama stars Robert Armstrong, Maxine Doyle, Henry Kolker. Then, the trend-setting gangster drama "The Racketeer" stars Carole Lombard as an attractive young woman who accepts the offers of cocky crook Robert Armstrong in order to advance the career of her violinist boyfriend. With Roland Drew, Jeanette Loff, John Loder. 166 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English. Plays All Regions.