Up for Murder
“The man who kills for a woman's honor must die to defend his own!”
Synopsis
Young reporter accidentially kills his newspaper's editor in a fight over the publisher's mistress, who is also the paper's society editor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monta Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Monta Bell
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld, Jack Foley
- Original Title
- Up for Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monta Bell
Monta Bell
Heinz Roemheld, Jack Foley
Karl Freund
Ted J. Kent, William Clemens
Monta Bell, Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Monta Bell
Director
Monta Bell
Writer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Monta Bell
Producer
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
William Clemens
Editor
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up for Murder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Up for Murder about?
Young reporter accidentially kills his newspaper's editor in a fight over the publisher's mistress, who is also the paper's society editor.
Who directed Up for Murder?
Up for Murder was directed by Monta Bell.
Who stars in Up for Murder?
The principal cast of Up for Murder includes Lew Ayres, Genevieve Tobin, Purnell Pratt, Richard Tucker, Frank McHugh.
When was Up for Murder released and how long is it?
Up for Murder was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Up for Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Up for Murder was composed by Heinz Roemheld, Jack Foley.