The Preview Murder Mystery
"SCREEN STAR MURDERED! All Hollywood Thrown in an Uproar!"
Originally released in 1936. The Preview Murder Mystery is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Robert Florey. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frances Drake, Reginald Denny, and Gail Patrick
Synopsis
Someone is murdering the cast and crew of a new Hollywood movie, and the leading lady may be next. As a police detective locks down the lot and refuses to let anyone leave, the studio’s publicity head and his secretary attempt to solve the murders themselves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frances Drake
as Peggy Madison
Reginald Denny
as Johnny Morgan
Gail Patrick
as Claire Woodward
George Barbier
as Jerome Hewitt
Ian Keith
as E. Gordon Smith
Rod La Rocque
as Neil Du Beck
Conway Tearle
as Edwin Strange
Thomas E. Jackson
as Detective McKane
Jack Raymond
as George Tyson
Colin Tapley
as Studio Manager
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Preview Murder Mystery about?
Someone is murdering the cast and crew of a new Hollywood movie, and the leading lady may be next. As a police detective locks down the lot and refuses to let anyone leave, the studio’s publicity...
Who directed The Preview Murder Mystery?
The Preview Murder Mystery was directed by Robert Florey.
How long is The Preview Murder Mystery?
The Preview Murder Mystery has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Preview Murder Mystery released?
The Preview Murder Mystery was released on February 28, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Preview Murder Mystery?
The main cast of The Preview Murder Mystery includes Frances Drake, Reginald Denny, Gail Patrick, George Barbier, Ian Keith.