The Second Floor Mystery
“A NEW KIND OF MYSTERY THRILLER!”
Synopsis
In this mystery, a man and woman have been corresponding through a "personal" column under the names Lord Strawberries and Lady Grapefruit. When the man's neighbor is found dead upstairs, he and the lady are the prime suspects of a police inspector, who has his own very good reason for blaming them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers, Joseph Jackson
- Original Score
- Samuel Kaylin, R. H. Bassett
- Original Title
- The Second Floor Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Earl Derr Biggers, Joseph Jackson
Samuel Kaylin, R. H. Bassett
Barney McGill
William Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Joseph Jackson
Writer
William Holmes
Editor
Samuel Kaylin
Original Music Composer
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
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 Second Floor Mystery
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What is The Second Floor Mystery about?
In this mystery, a man and woman have been corresponding through a "personal" column under the names Lord Strawberries and Lady Grapefruit. When the man's neighbor is found dead upstairs, he and the lady are the prime suspects of a police inspector, who has his own very good reason for blaming them.
Who directed The Second Floor Mystery?
The Second Floor Mystery was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in The Second Floor Mystery?
The principal cast of The Second Floor Mystery includes Grant Withers, Loretta Young, H.B. Warner, Claire McDowell, Sidney Bracey.
When was The Second Floor Mystery released and how long is it?
The Second Floor Mystery was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Second Floor Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Second Floor Mystery was composed by Samuel Kaylin, R. H. Bassett.
Is The Second Floor Mystery based on a book or true story?
The Second Floor Mystery is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Second Floor Mystery?
The Second Floor Mystery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).