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The Studio Murder Mystery
The Studio Murder Mystery
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  2. The Studio Murder Mystery

The Studio Murder Mystery

1929
1h 2m
Mystery

Status

Released

Release

1929

Runtime

1h 2m

Storyline

"WHO KILLED THE MOST POPULAR STAR IN HOLLYWOOD?"

Philandering actor Richard Hardell is murdered at a movie studio. His jealous wife Blanche, his director Rupert Borka, and a girl he mistreated, Helen MacDonald, all have substantial reasons for having wanted him dead.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 2m
Jun 1, 1929
Languages
English
Director
Frank Tuttle
Frank Tuttle
Production
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

Tony White

Doris Hill

Doris Hill

Helen MacDonald

Warner Oland

Warner Oland

Rupert Borka

Fredric March

Fredric March

Richard Hardell

Chester Conklin

Chester Conklin

George (Studio Gateman)

Florence Eldridge

Florence Eldridge

Blanche Hardell

Guy Oliver

Guy Oliver

Hank MacDonald - the Studio Watchman

Donald MacKenzie

Captain Coffin

Gardner James

Gardner James

Ted MacDonald

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

Detective Lieutenant Dirk

E.H. Calvert

E.H. Calvert

R.C. Grant

Mischa Auer

Mischa Auer

Grant's Secretary

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