Murder at Midnight
"BAFFLING! WHERE IS THE OTHER BODY? WHO KILLED KENNEDY?"
Originally released in 1931. Murder at Midnight is a mystery film. directed by Frank R. Strayer. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aileen Pringle, Alice White, and Hale Hamilton
Synopsis
Wealthy Mr. Kennedy shoots his secretary, Channing, during a parlor game, but it turns out the gun was loaded with real bullets. Luckily, criminologist Phillip Montrose is on hand to help the police. When Kennedy quickly ends up dead as well, the police think it's a tidy murder-suicide, but the family lawyer knows of a letter that voiced Kennedy's suspicions about someone who was out to get him. Soon, the cops are on the trail of a ruthless and clever killer who is one step ahead of even Montrose.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aileen Pringle
as Esme Kennedy
Alice White
as Millie Scripps
Hale Hamilton
as Phillip Montrose
Robert Elliott
as Inspector Taylor
Clara Blandick
as Aunt Julia Gray Kennedy
Brandon Hurst
as Lawrence
Leslie Fenton
as Walter Grayson
William Humphrey
as Colton
Vernon Dent
as Detective Eating Peanuts
Kenneth Thomson
as Jim Kennedy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tiffany Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder at Midnight about?
Wealthy Mr. Kennedy shoots his secretary, Channing, during a parlor game, but it turns out the gun was loaded with real bullets. Luckily, criminologist Phillip Montrose is on hand to help the polic...
Who directed Murder at Midnight?
Murder at Midnight was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
How long is Murder at Midnight?
Murder at Midnight has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Murder at Midnight released?
Murder at Midnight was released on September 1, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder at Midnight?
The main cast of Murder at Midnight includes Aileen Pringle, Alice White, Hale Hamilton, Robert Elliott, Clara Blandick.