Death on the Diamond
"Love finds a way--to solve the most baffling mystery in sports history!"
Originally released in 1934. Death on the Diamond is a mystery/drama film. directed by Edward Sedgwick. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Young, Madge Evans, and Nat Pendleton
Synopsis
Pop Clark is about to lose his baseball team, unless they can win the pennant so he can pay off debts. He hires ace player Larry Kelly to ensure the victory. As well as rival teams, mobsters are trying to prevent the wins, and as the pennant race nears the end, Pop's star players begin to be killed, on and off the field. Can Larry romance Pop's daughter, win enough games, and still have time to stop a murderer before he strikes more than three times?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Young
as Larry Kelly
Madge Evans
as Frances Clark
Nat Pendleton
as John 'Truck' Hogan
Ted Healy
as Terrence 'Terry' / 'Crawfish' O'Toole
C. Henry Gordon
as Joe Karnes
Paul Kelly
as Jimmy Downey
David Landau
as 'Pop' Clark
DeWitt Jennings
as Patterson
Edward Brophy
as Grogan
Willard Robertson
as Cato
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death on the Diamond about?
Pop Clark is about to lose his baseball team, unless they can win the pennant so he can pay off debts. He hires ace player Larry Kelly to ensure the victory. As well as rival teams, mobsters are tr...
Who directed Death on the Diamond?
Death on the Diamond was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
How long is Death on the Diamond?
Death on the Diamond has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Death on the Diamond released?
Death on the Diamond was released on September 14, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death on the Diamond?
The main cast of Death on the Diamond includes Robert Young, Madge Evans, Nat Pendleton, Ted Healy, C. Henry Gordon.