[Ads-l] Antedating of "Whodunit"

[Shapiro, Fred]

whodunit (OED 1930)

1929 Illinois State Journal 17 Oct. 11/3 (Newspapers.com)

"The Unholy Night," proceeds first and fascinatingly to a smashing climax, dealing out laughter and goose-flesh as it moves on its mysterious way.  You'll agree with me, I'm sure, in thinking it one of the best "whodunit" films ever produced.

Fred Shapiro

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