A priceless artifact, A deadly conspiracy — Brass Monkey 1948 — by Thornton Freeland

When sacred simian statuary vanishes, a radio host tunes into a deadly frequency of theft and treachery! 🎙️🔍 Radio star Carroll Levis stumbles into a smuggling ring after a priceless brass monkey is stolen from a Japanese temple. With eccentric art collector Ryder-Harris hunting the artifact and bodies piling up, Levis must dodge a killer while juggling his variety show auditions. Original Title: Brass Monkey (1948) | AKA: The Lucky Mascot ⭐️ STARRING Carroll Levis - Himself Carole Landis - Kay Sheldon Herbert Lom - Peter Hobart Avril Angers - Herself (Levis' secretary) Ernest Thesiger - Ryder-Harris Edward Underdown - Max Taylor 🎬 CREW Directed by Thornton Freeland Screenplay by Alec Coppel Story by Alec Coppel & Thornton Freeland Musical Score by Bernard Grun Release date: 1948 (UK) / 1951 (US) Filming location: Southampton Docks, London 🎯 WHY WATCH? Fun Fact: This marked the final film appearance of Hollywood icon Carole Landis. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE @CultCinemaClassics 🎭 • Comedy • Crime • Musical • Mystery • Vintage • British Noir