The Invisible Killer
“They Broadcast Her Obituary... But She Was Still Alive!”
Synopsis
Reporter Sue Walker has too much inside information on the local gambling rackets to suit her sweetheart, Detective Lieutenant Jerry Brown, chief of the police Homicide Squad. When the call comes in that there has been a killing at Lefty Ross' place, a notorious gambling joint, Jerry is peeved when Sue beats him there. He discovers that gambler Jimmy Clark was killed as he answered a telephone call, and his body is riddled with bullets but Jerry can't find any weapon. Sue is amazed to see Gloria Cunningham there. Gloria's father is one of the town's leading reformers and she is engaged to District Attorney Richard Sutton. Ross decides to give Sutton all the information he needs and makes an appointment to go to Sutton's home. Once there, Ross is called to the telephone before he can give any information, and is killed in the same mysterious manner as Jimmy Clark.
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Grace Bradley
Sue Walker
Roland Drew
Lt. Jerry Brown
William Newell
Det. Sgt. Pat Dugan
Alex Callam
Arthur Enslee
Frank Coletti
Vani Martin
Sidney Grayler
Lefty Ross
Crane Whitley
Dist. Atty. Richard Sutton
Boyd Irwin
Mr. Cunningham
Jean Brooks
Gloria Cunningham
David Oliver
Llewellyln Worcester, Sutton's Valet
Harry Worth
Tyler, Sutton's Secretary
Ernie Adams
Squint, the Croupier
Kernan Cripps
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
John Elliott
Gambler (uncredited)
Al Ferguson
Detective Guarding Tyler (uncredited)
Larry Steers
Sue's Boss (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph O'Donnell
- Original Title
- The Invisible Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Joseph O'Donnell, Maxwell Shane
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph O'Donnell
Screenplay
Sam Newfield
Director
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 Invisible Killer
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What is The Invisible Killer about?
Reporter Sue Walker has too much inside information on the local gambling rackets to suit her sweetheart, Detective Lieutenant Jerry Brown, chief of the police Homicide Squad. When the call comes in that there has been a killing at Lefty Ross' place, a notorious gambling joint, Jerry is peeved when Sue beats him there. He discovers that gambler Jimmy Clark was killed as he answered a telephone call, and his body is riddled with bullets but Jerry can't find any weapon. Sue is amazed to see Gloria Cunningham there. Gloria's father is one of the town's leading reformers and she is engaged to District Attorney Richard Sutton. Ross decides to give Sutton all the information he needs and makes an appointment to go to Sutton's home. Once there, Ross is called to the telephone before he can give any information, and is killed in the same mysterious manner as Jimmy Clark.
Who directed The Invisible Killer?
The Invisible Killer was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in The Invisible Killer?
The principal cast of The Invisible Killer includes Grace Bradley, Roland Drew, William Newell, Alex Callam, Frank Coletti.
When was The Invisible Killer released and how long is it?
The Invisible Killer was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Invisible Killer?
The Invisible Killer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).