Murder mystery B-movies are a dime a dozen, as they made a bazillion of them in the 1930s and 40s. Because of this, much of "Murder by an Aristocrat" seems very familiar...too familiar. Additionally, there are a few logical inconsistencies that spring up here and there during the story.
When the story begins, you learn that EVERYONE in this aristocratic family hates Bayard, the obvious rogue of the family. He apparently knows a lot of dirt on various family members and is not afraid to blackmail them. You'd think he'd learn his lesson when he is shot (but not killed), but Bayard is still looking to make a big clean up because of the secrets he knows. It's obvious some family member tried to kill him and you can only assume that they'll try it again.
The logical inconsistencies abound...such as WHY weren't the police called when the nurse caring for Bayard learns that his gunshot was NOT an accident and he was nearly murdered, why after the actual murderer is discovered that they let the person leave the room with no one following them to make sure they didn't try to escape or kill more folks! There are a few more instances like this, though I must admit that the film STILL manages to entertain.
When the story begins, you learn that EVERYONE in this aristocratic family hates Bayard, the obvious rogue of the family. He apparently knows a lot of dirt on various family members and is not afraid to blackmail them. You'd think he'd learn his lesson when he is shot (but not killed), but Bayard is still looking to make a big clean up because of the secrets he knows. It's obvious some family member tried to kill him and you can only assume that they'll try it again.
The logical inconsistencies abound...such as WHY weren't the police called when the nurse caring for Bayard learns that his gunshot was NOT an accident and he was nearly murdered, why after the actual murderer is discovered that they let the person leave the room with no one following them to make sure they didn't try to escape or kill more folks! There are a few more instances like this, though I must admit that the film STILL manages to entertain.