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Movie · 1929

Is Trent's Last Case based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Trent's Last Case is based on the book Trent's Last Case by Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1913).

The movie was released in 1929.

The book behind Trent's Last Case

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Trent's Last Case

by Edmund Clerihew Bentley · first published 1913 · crime fiction, mystery fiction

1913 novel by Edmund Clerihew Bentley.

Common questions

Is Trent's Last Case based on a book?

Yes. Trent's Last Case is based on the book Trent's Last Case by Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1913).

Who wrote the book Trent's Last Case is based on?

Trent's Last Case was written by Edmund Clerihew Bentley and first published in 1913.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Trent's Last Case before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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