Just Off Broadway
“That slick sleuth...Mike Shayne...is at it again”
Synopsis
Private detective Michael Shayne is on the case again, but this time he's stuck on a jury for a murder trial. So, what does he do? Why, he skips out on sequestration in order to solve the case himself!
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Top Cast
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Lloyd Nolan
Michael Shayne
Marjorie Weaver
Judy Taylor
Phil Silvers
Roy Higgins
Janis Carter
Lillian Hubbard
Richard Derr
John Logan, Defense Attorney
Joan Valerie
Rita Darling
Don Costello
George Dolphin
Chester Clute
Sperty, Juror-Roommate
Francis Pierlot
Sidney Arno, Jeweler
Grant Richards
District Attorney John F. McGonagle
George M. Carleton
Judge Robert Walters
Alexander Lockwood
Count Edmond Telmachio
Mae Marsh
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud d'Usseau
- Original Score
- David Raksin, Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Just Off Broadway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert I. Leeds
Arnaud d'Usseau, Brett Halliday, Jo Eisinger
David Raksin, Alfred Newman
Lucien N. Andriot
Louis R. Loeffler
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert I. Leeds
Director
Arnaud d'Usseau
Screenplay
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Off Broadway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just Off Broadway about?
Private detective Michael Shayne is on the case again, but this time he's stuck on a jury for a murder trial. So, what does he do? Why, he skips out on sequestration in order to solve the case himself!
Who directed Just Off Broadway?
Just Off Broadway was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
Who stars in Just Off Broadway?
The principal cast of Just Off Broadway includes Lloyd Nolan, Marjorie Weaver, Phil Silvers, Janis Carter, Richard Derr.
When was Just Off Broadway released and how long is it?
Just Off Broadway was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Just Off Broadway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Off Broadway was composed by David Raksin, Alfred Newman.
Is Just Off Broadway based on a book or true story?
Just Off Broadway is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Brett Halliday".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just Off Broadway?
Just Off Broadway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).