The Studio Murder Mystery
“WHO KILLED THE MOST POPULAR STAR IN HOLLYWOOD?”
Synopsis
Philandering actor Richard Hardell is murdered at a movie studio. His jealous wife Blanche, his director Rupert Borka, and a girl he mistreated, Helen MacDonald, all have substantial reasons for having wanted him dead.
Top Cast
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Neil Hamilton
Tony White
Doris Hill
Helen MacDonald
Warner Oland
Rupert Borka
Fredric March
Richard Hardell
Chester Conklin
George (Studio Gateman)
Florence Eldridge
Blanche Hardell
Guy Oliver
Hank MacDonald - the Studio Watchman
Donald MacKenzie
Captain Coffin
Gardner James
Ted MacDonald
Eugene Pallette
Detective Lieutenant Dirk
E.H. Calvert
R.C. Grant
Mischa Auer
Grant's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Doherty, Frank Tuttle, A. Channing Edington, Carmen Ballen Edington
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- The Studio Murder Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
Ethel Doherty, Frank Tuttle, A. Channing Edington, Carmen Ballen Edington
Karl Hajos
Victor Milner
Merrill G. White
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tuttle
Director
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Merrill G. White
Editor
Ethel Doherty
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Studio Murder Mystery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Studio Murder Mystery about?
Philandering actor Richard Hardell is murdered at a movie studio. His jealous wife Blanche, his director Rupert Borka, and a girl he mistreated, Helen MacDonald, all have substantial reasons for having wanted him dead.
Who directed The Studio Murder Mystery?
The Studio Murder Mystery was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in The Studio Murder Mystery?
The principal cast of The Studio Murder Mystery includes Neil Hamilton, Doris Hill, Warner Oland, Fredric March, Chester Conklin.
When was The Studio Murder Mystery released and how long is it?
The Studio Murder Mystery was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Studio Murder Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Studio Murder Mystery was composed by Karl Hajos.
Is The Studio Murder Mystery based on a book or true story?
The Studio Murder Mystery is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A. Channing Edington", Novel: "Carmen Ballen Edington".