Murder in the Fleet
"YOU NAME THE KILLER!...Join the thousand men on the warship who saw Duval die!"
Originally released in 1935. Murder in the Fleet is a drama/mystery film. directed by Edward Sedgwick. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Taylor, Jean Parker, and Ted Healy
Synopsis
A traitor is lurking somewhere aboard the USS Carolina, and Lt. Tom Randolph is determined to find the offender. First a revolutionary new piece of technology -- an electric firing device -- is sabotaged. Then one of the cruiser's crew is murdered. In order to catch the killer, the captain locks down the ship. With foreign dignitaries, corporate goons and even Tom's girlfriend, Betty, trapped on the vessel, there is no shortage of suspects.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Taylor
as Lieutenant Tom Randolph
Jean Parker
as Betty Lansing
Ted Healy
as Mac O'Neill
Una Merkel
as 'Toots' Timmons
Nat Pendleton
as 'Spud' Burke
Jean Hersholt
as Victor Hanson
Arthur Byron
as Captain John Winslow
Frank Shields
as Lieutenant Arnold
Donald Cook
as Lieutenant Commander David Tucker
Mischa Auer
as Kamchukan Consul (Uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder in the Fleet about?
A traitor is lurking somewhere aboard the USS Carolina, and Lt. Tom Randolph is determined to find the offender. First a revolutionary new piece of technology -- an electric firing device -- is sab...
Who directed Murder in the Fleet?
Murder in the Fleet was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
How long is Murder in the Fleet?
Murder in the Fleet has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Murder in the Fleet released?
Murder in the Fleet was released on May 24, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder in the Fleet?
The main cast of Murder in the Fleet includes Robert Taylor, Jean Parker, Ted Healy, Una Merkel, Nat Pendleton.