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3.7 / 10(10 votes)IMDb193859mUnited States of America

Sunset Murder Case

Synopsis

Small-time showgirl poses as a stripper to infiltrate a nightclub whose owner is believed responsible for her father's murder.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 11, 1938

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Louis J. Gasnier
Screenplay & Story
Paul Franklin, Arthur Hoerl
Original Score
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Title
Sunset Murder Case
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
59m
Production Studios
Grand National Pictures, George A. Hirliman Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Louis J. Gasnier

Screenplay & Story

Paul Franklin, Arthur Hoerl, Harold Joyce

Original Score & Music

Hugo Riesenfeld

Director of Photography

Mack Stengler

Film Editing

Martin G. Cohn

Producers

George A. Hirliman

Department Leadership Roster

Louis J. Gasnier

Louis J. Gasnier

Director

George A. Hirliman

Producer

Mack Stengler

Director of Photography

Hugo Riesenfeld

Hugo Riesenfeld

Original Music Composer

Martin G. Cohn

Editor

Paul Franklin

Screenplay

Arthur Hoerl

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sunset Murder Case.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset Murder Case

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Sunset Murder Case about?

Small-time showgirl poses as a stripper to infiltrate a nightclub whose owner is believed responsible for her father's murder.

Who directed Sunset Murder Case?

Sunset Murder Case was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.

Who stars in Sunset Murder Case?

The principal cast of Sunset Murder Case includes Sally Rand, Esther Muir, Vince Barnett, Paul Sutton, Lona Andre.

When was Sunset Murder Case released and how long is it?

Sunset Murder Case was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 59m.

Who composed the musical score for Sunset Murder Case?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunset Murder Case was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.