The President's Mystery
“The thriller that speaks right out!”
Synopsis
The screenplay for this mystery is based upon a story suggested to Liberty Magazine by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is the tale of a prominent lawyer who shocks his snooty friends, family and colleagues by abruptly abandoning his successful practice and his wife to find true happiness. He soon falls in love with another woman and continues to keep a low profile until he learns that his first wife stands accused of murdering him
Top Cast
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Henry Wilcoxon
James Blake
Betty Furness
Charlotte Brown
Sidney Blackmer
George Sartos
Evelyn Brent
Ilka Blake
Barnett Parker
Roger
Mel Ruick
Andrew
Wade Boteler
Floyd, the sheriff
Si Jenks
Earl
John Wray
Shane
Guy Usher
Police Lieutenant
Robert Homans
Sergeant
Arthur Aylesworth
Joe Reed
Byron Foulger
Supporting Role
Harry Antrim
Inspector A.R. Lahey
Edward Hearn
Meeting Moderator (uncredited)
John Ince
Gorman (uncredited)
Frank O'Connor
Detective (uncredited)
George Morrell
Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathanael West, Lester Cole
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- The President's Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Nathanael West, Lester Cole, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Samuel Hopkins Adams, Rupert Hughes, John Erskine, Rita Weiman
Hugo Riesenfeld
Ernest Miller
Robert L. Simpson
Nat Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
Nathanael West
Screenplay
Lester Cole
Screenplay
Nat Levine
Producer
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Eloise
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 The President's Mystery
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What is The President's Mystery about?
The screenplay for this mystery is based upon a story suggested to Liberty Magazine by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is the tale of a prominent lawyer who shocks his snooty friends, family and colleagues by abruptly abandoning his successful practice and his wife to find true happiness. He soon falls in love with another woman and continues to keep a low profile until he learns that his first wife stands accused of murdering him
Who directed The President's Mystery?
The President's Mystery was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in The President's Mystery?
The principal cast of The President's Mystery includes Henry Wilcoxon, Betty Furness, Sidney Blackmer, Evelyn Brent, Barnett Parker.
When was The President's Mystery released and how long is it?
The President's Mystery was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The President's Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The President's Mystery was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The President's Mystery?
The President's Mystery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).