| I Killed the Count | |
| Producer: | Isadore Goldsmith |
| Director: | Frederic Zelnik |
| Starring: | Ben Lyon Syd Walker Terence de Marney |
| Music: | Hans May |
| Cinematography: | Bryan Langley |
| Studio: | Grafton Films |
| Distributor: | Grand National Pictures Monogram Pictures (US) |
| Runtime: | 69 minutes |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
I Killed the Count is a 1939 British mystery film directed by Frederic Zelnik and starring Ben Lyon, Syd Walker, Terence de Marney.[1] It was shot at Highbury Studios.[2] [3]
Cockney comedian Syd Walker plays it more or less straight as Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Davidson, at present trying to determine who murdered the much-hated Count Mattoni (Leslie Perrins). The dilemma isn't that the Detective is suffering from a lack of witnesses. In fact, four different people come forth to confess to the killing – each of them with plenty of motive and opportunity.
Variety said after "a casual start, the story warms up and becomes exciting and entertainment."[4]