The Mystery Man
"Stark Drama! A Shadow Creeping Through the Night!"
Originally released in 1935. The Mystery Man is a crime/mystery film. directed by Ray McCarey. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Armstrong, Maxine Doyle, and Henry Kolker
Synopsis
Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Armstrong
as Larry Doyle
Maxine Doyle
as Anne Ogilvie
Henry Kolker
as Ellwyn A. 'Jo-Jo' Jonas
LeRoy Mason
as The Eel, Gangster
James Burke
as Managing Editor Marvin
Guy Usher
as District Attorney Johnson
James P. Burtis
as Whalen
Monte Collins
as Dunn, Reporter
Sam Lufkin
as Weeks
Otto Fries
as Nate, Pawnbroker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paul Malvern Productions
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mystery Man about?
Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy th...
Who directed The Mystery Man?
The Mystery Man was directed by Ray McCarey.
How long is The Mystery Man?
The Mystery Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Mystery Man released?
The Mystery Man was released on February 12, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mystery Man?
The main cast of The Mystery Man includes Robert Armstrong, Maxine Doyle, Henry Kolker, LeRoy Mason, James Burke.