the unflappable william powell . he be a joy to watch on the screen a he make his way through situation without a care in the world . he always seem on top of his game and show little care for anyone who doubt him . the murder be project and barely human being . i have notice this be a staple of the whodunnit . other than an occasional weeping widow and the victim fulfill the function of be the reason the movie exist . nothing more . there be enough twist and turn to keep thing interest along the way and powell be a master at this . there be a lot of political incorrectness and especially a it relate to the asian performer . this be a little hard to take . the cast be great and and curtiz direction be also a consistent asset .