The Hat Box Mystery
"Like-a-Jack-in-the-Box----Murder jumped out and claimed its Victim!"
Originally released in 1947. The Hat Box Mystery is a crime/comedy film. directed by Lambert Hillyer. At just 44 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Neal, Pamela Blake, and Allen Jenkins
Synopsis
Susan Hart, assistant to private detective Russ Ashton, is given a camera concealed in a hat box and assigned to take a picture of a woman. A gun is accidentally hidden in the box and the woman is killed. Susan is charged with murder, but Russ and his less-than-useful associate, Harvard, get on the case.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 12, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
0h 44m
44 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robert L. Lippert Productions
- Screen Art Pictures Corp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hat Box Mystery about?
Susan Hart, assistant to private detective Russ Ashton, is given a camera concealed in a hat box and assigned to take a picture of a woman. A gun is accidentally hidden in the box and the woman is ...
Who directed The Hat Box Mystery?
The Hat Box Mystery was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
How long is The Hat Box Mystery?
The Hat Box Mystery has a runtime of 0 hours and 44 minutes (44 minutes total).
When was The Hat Box Mystery released?
The Hat Box Mystery was released on June 12, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hat Box Mystery?
The main cast of The Hat Box Mystery includes Tom Neal, Pamela Blake, Allen Jenkins, Virginia Sale, Leonard Penn.