Shake Hands with Murder
“Stone Bonds, Sudden Death, THRILLS...CHILLS...It's Riddled with Riotous Hilarity!”
Synopsis
A female bail-bond broker and her partner help an accused embezzler prove his innocence. Having the body of the embezzler's late business partner pop up doesn't help matters.
Top Cast
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Iris Adrian
Patsy Brent
Frank Jenks
Eddie Jones
Douglas Fowley
Steve Morgan
Jack Raymond
Joe Blake
Claire Rochelle
Miss Johnson, Secretary
Herbert Rawlinson
John Clark
Juan de la Cruz
Mr. Stanton
I. Stanford Jolley
Mr. Haskins
Forrest Taylor
Kennedy
George Kirby
Adams
Gene Roth
Mr. Howard
Anitra Sparrow
Waitress
Buck Harrington
Police Sergeant
Wilbur Mack
Man in Hallway (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- John T. Neville
- Original Title
- Shake Hands with Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- American Productions Inc, PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Herman
John T. Neville, Martin Mooney
Robert E. Cline
George M. Merrick
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Herman
Director
John T. Neville
Screenplay
Robert E. Cline
Director of Photography
George M. Merrick
Editor
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 Shake Hands with Murder
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What is Shake Hands with Murder about?
A female bail-bond broker and her partner help an accused embezzler prove his innocence. Having the body of the embezzler's late business partner pop up doesn't help matters.
Who directed Shake Hands with Murder?
Shake Hands with Murder was directed by Albert Herman.
Who stars in Shake Hands with Murder?
The principal cast of Shake Hands with Murder includes Iris Adrian, Frank Jenks, Douglas Fowley, Jack Raymond, Claire Rochelle.
When was Shake Hands with Murder released and how long is it?
Shake Hands with Murder was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shake Hands with Murder?
Shake Hands with Murder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).