
The story begins in 1923 where after an accident, a newspaper reporter needs to raise $5,000 to pay for an operation, otherwise his young sister will be crippled for life. The desperate reporter is finally able to get the cash from a shady acquaintance, Riggs. Eight years later in New York, circumstances conspire to place the reporter as the number one suspect in the murder of a showgirl. With no witness or alibi, the reporter devises a plan to smoke out the real culprit. A meeting is arranged under the cover of night and to the surprise of both men, the murderer is Riggs. Out of gratitude for past generosity to his sister, the reporter agrees not to expose Riggs, however unwittingly leads the police to him! Riggs is found guilty, and a dramatic scene in the courthouse ensues.
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The story begins in 1923 where after an accident, a newspaper reporter needs to raise $5,000 to pay for an operation, otherwise his young sister will be crippled for life. The desperate reporter is finally able to get the cash from a shady acquaintance, Riggs. Eight years later...
X Marks the Spot (1931) was directed by Erle C. Kenton. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 12m, rated 6.0/10.
X Marks the Spot runs 1h 12m (72 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.0/10 from 3 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.
X Marks the Spot is rated 6.0/10 by 3 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.