You'll have to watch carefully (or re- visit every so often) to pick up on all the details in this crafty who dunnit that utilizes an old P. T. Barnum slogan, "There's a sucker born every minute", because the title deceives its viewers into thinking that the side show setting is actually a museum of some repute. But it's far from it, as the audience finds out early on, right before a politician investigating shady goings on gets bumped off.
Ironically, the police find out about the killing six minutes BEFORE it happens, adding to the suspense that erupted when somebody left a footprint on the alleged weapon, not a fingerprint. It gives you the feeling that the screenwriter actually thought about how to develop the plot before it went down on paper. One suspenseful moment has random bullets going off as new inspectors come to try and resolve the case. Henry B. Walthall stands out among the cast, providing a deep monologue that helps tie everything together.
Ironically, the police find out about the killing six minutes BEFORE it happens, adding to the suspense that erupted when somebody left a footprint on the alleged weapon, not a fingerprint. It gives you the feeling that the screenwriter actually thought about how to develop the plot before it went down on paper. One suspenseful moment has random bullets going off as new inspectors come to try and resolve the case. Henry B. Walthall stands out among the cast, providing a deep monologue that helps tie everything together.