Behind That Curtain
★ 4.2 · 1929 · 91m · Crime · Mystery · Thriller
Sir George hires Hillary Gatt to find out more about Eric who wants to marry Lois. Gatt is murdered and the couple, married, run off to India. Old friend John Beetham sympathizes with the bride who sees that her hubby is a liar and drunk.
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