Murder at Midnight
“BAFFLING! WHERE IS THE OTHER BODY? WHO KILLED KENNEDY?”
Synopsis
Wealthy Mr. Kennedy shoots his secretary, Channing, during a parlor game, but it turns out the gun was loaded with real bullets. Luckily, criminologist Phillip Montrose is on hand to help the police. When Kennedy quickly ends up dead as well, the police think it's a tidy murder-suicide, but the family lawyer knows of a letter that voiced Kennedy's suspicions about someone who was out to get him. Soon, the cops are on the trail of a ruthless and clever killer who is one step ahead of even Montrose.
Top Cast
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Aileen Pringle
Esme Kennedy
Alice White
Millie Scripps
Hale Hamilton
Phillip Montrose
Robert Elliott
Inspector Taylor
Clara Blandick
Aunt Julia Gray Kennedy
Brandon Hurst
Lawrence
Leslie Fenton
Walter Grayson
William Humphrey
Colton
Vernon Dent
Detective Eating Peanuts
Kenneth Thomson
Jim Kennedy
Tyrell Davis
The Englishman
Aileen Carlyle
Ella
Robert Ellis
Duncan Channing
Anita Garvin
Party Guest (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Party Guest (uncredited)
King Mojave
Party Guest (uncredited)
Tom Steele
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling
- Original Score
- Val Burton
- Original Title
- Murder at Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Scott Darling
Val Burton
William Rees
John Rawlins
Phil Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
William Rees
Director of Photography
Val Burton
Original Music Composer
John Rawlins
Editor
Phil Goldstone
Producer
Scott Darling
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder at Midnight
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What is Murder at Midnight about?
Wealthy Mr. Kennedy shoots his secretary, Channing, during a parlor game, but it turns out the gun was loaded with real bullets. Luckily, criminologist Phillip Montrose is on hand to help the police. When Kennedy quickly ends up dead as well, the police think it's a tidy murder-suicide, but the family lawyer knows of a letter that voiced Kennedy's suspicions about someone who was out to get him. Soon, the cops are on the trail of a ruthless and clever killer who is one step ahead of even Montrose.
Who directed Murder at Midnight?
Murder at Midnight was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Murder at Midnight?
The principal cast of Murder at Midnight includes Aileen Pringle, Alice White, Hale Hamilton, Robert Elliott, Clara Blandick.
When was Murder at Midnight released and how long is it?
Murder at Midnight was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder at Midnight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder at Midnight was composed by Val Burton.