The Mystery of Mr. X
“A story of a handsome thief in evening clothes who single handed solves the crime that baffled Scotland Yard!”
Synopsis
A sophisticated jewel thief tries to prove himself innocent of a string of cop murders.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Selwyn
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Emmett Rogers
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Mystery of Mr. X
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Selwyn
Howard Emmett Rogers, Philip MacDonald
William Axt
Oliver T. Marsh
Hugh Wynn
Lawrence Weingarten
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Selwyn
Director
Howard Emmett Rogers
Screenplay
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Lawrence Weingarten
Producer
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Mystery of Mr. X
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What is The Mystery of Mr. X about?
A sophisticated jewel thief tries to prove himself innocent of a string of cop murders.
Who directed The Mystery of Mr. X?
The Mystery of Mr. X was directed by Edgar Selwyn.
Who stars in The Mystery of Mr. X?
The principal cast of The Mystery of Mr. X includes Robert Montgomery, Elizabeth Allan, Lewis Stone, Ralph Forbes, Henry Stephenson.
When was The Mystery of Mr. X released and how long is it?
The Mystery of Mr. X was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mystery of Mr. X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mystery of Mr. X was composed by William Axt.
Is The Mystery of Mr. X based on a book or true story?
The Mystery of Mr. X is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mystery of Mr. X?
The Mystery of Mr. X holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).