London Blackout Murders
“DEATH STRIKES...When Air Raid Sirens Wail!”
Synopsis
A young girl, Mary Tillet, is forced to find a new place to live due to her London home being bombed during World War II. Her tobacconist landlord, Jack Rawling, tries to help her turn her new apartment into a home. Meanwhile the newspapers are reporting news of the "London Blackout Murders," a murder spree being committed against a ring of suspected Nazi spies, and Mary must determine if her kind landlord is an assassin.
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John Abbott
Jack Rawlings
Mary McLeod
Mary Tillet
Lloyd Corrigan
Inspector Harris
Lester Matthews
Oliver Madison
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Mrs. Pringle (as Anita Bolster)
Louis Borel
Peter Dongen (as Louis Borell)
Billy Bevan
Air Raid Warden
Lumsden Hare
Supt. Neil
Frederick Worlock
Eugene Caldwell (as Frederic Worlock)
Carl Harbord
George Sandleigh
Keith Hitchcock
Village Constable
Tom Stevenson
Police Doctor
Frank Benson
Cart Driver (uncredited)
Clifford Brooke
Justice Burford (uncredited)
Edward Cooper
King's Counsel (uncredited)
Carol Curtis-Brown
Mary's Factory Co-Worker (uncredited)
Jean Fenwick
Mary's WAAF Escort (uncredited)
Bobby Hale
Cockney Factory Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Siodmak
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf, Mort Glickman
- Original Title
- London Blackout Murders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Curt Siodmak
Walter Scharf, Mort Glickman
Jack A. Marta
Charles Craft
George Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Curt Siodmak
Screenplay
George Sherman
Director
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
George Sherman
Producer
Charles Craft
Editor
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Mort Glickman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About London Blackout Murders
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What is London Blackout Murders about?
A young girl, Mary Tillet, is forced to find a new place to live due to her London home being bombed during World War II. Her tobacconist landlord, Jack Rawling, tries to help her turn her new apartment into a home. Meanwhile the newspapers are reporting news of the "London Blackout Murders," a murder spree being committed against a ring of suspected Nazi spies, and Mary must determine if her kind landlord is an assassin.
Who directed London Blackout Murders?
London Blackout Murders was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in London Blackout Murders?
The principal cast of London Blackout Murders includes John Abbott, Mary McLeod, Lloyd Corrigan, Lester Matthews, Anita Sharp-Bolster.
When was London Blackout Murders released and how long is it?
London Blackout Murders was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for London Blackout Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for London Blackout Murders was composed by Walter Scharf, Mort Glickman.