Muss 'em Up
"It's a gripping chapter in our great war on the underworld!"
Originally released in 1936. Muss 'em Up is a crime/mystery film. directed by Charles Vidor. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Preston Foster, Margaret Callahan, and Alan Mowbray
Synopsis
Famous private detective Tip O'Neil is summoned by telegram to the estate of old friend Paul Harding, but finds the telegram was sent by Paul's attractive secretary, Amy Hutchins. Paul admits his dog was shot by extortionists to show they mean business, and shows Tip some threatening notes they sent. That night, Paul's ward, Corinne, is kidnapped by two gangsters and her driver is found dead the next morning. The kidnappers contact Tip demanding $200,000, which is delivered according to instructions. Awaiting the return of Corrine, Tip learns her fiancé, Gene Leland, is an ex-convict, and he also investigates why a thug, Maratti, was found prowling around the grounds, and why Paul's brother-in-law, Jim Glenray, was seen leaving the estate late the night before. And when the chauffeur is murdered with Amy's gun as he was about to confess some complicity, Tip has to piece together various clues to pinpoint the culprits.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Preston Foster
as Tip O'Neil
Margaret Callahan
as Amy Hutchins
Alan Mowbray
as Paul Harding
Ralph Morgan
as Jim Glenray
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as 'Red' Cable
Maxie Rosenbloom
as Snake
Molly Lamont
as Nancy Harding
John Carroll
as Gene Leland
Florine McKinney
as Corinne
Robert Middlemass
as Inspector Brock
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muss 'em Up about?
Famous private detective Tip O'Neil is summoned by telegram to the estate of old friend Paul Harding, but finds the telegram was sent by Paul's attractive secretary, Amy Hutchins. Paul admits his d...
Who directed Muss 'em Up?
Muss 'em Up was directed by Charles Vidor.
How long is Muss 'em Up?
Muss 'em Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Muss 'em Up released?
Muss 'em Up was released on February 13, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Muss 'em Up?
The main cast of Muss 'em Up includes Preston Foster, Margaret Callahan, Alan Mowbray, Ralph Morgan, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.