The Murder in the Museum
“Sinister sideshow of death!”
Synopsis
When a city councilman is murdered while investigating allegations of drug dealing going on a a somewhat disreputable sideshow, the daughter of the chief suspect teams up with a newspaper reporter to find the real killer.
Top Cast
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Henry B. Walthall
Bernard Latham Wayne, alias Prof. Mysto
John Harron
Jerry Ross
Phyllis Barrington
Lois Brandon
Tom O'Brien
Alfred Carr
Joseph W. Girard
Police Commissioner Brandon
Symona Boniface
Katura the Seeress
Donald Kerr
Museum Tour Guide
Sam Flint
Councilman Blair Newgate
John Elliott
Detective Chief Snell
Steve Clemente
Pedro Darro
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville Shyer
- Screenplay & Story
- F.B. Crosswhite
- Original Title
- The Murder in the Museum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Willis Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville Shyer
F.B. Crosswhite
James Diamond
S. Roy Luby
Willis Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Melville Shyer
Director
S. Roy Luby
Editor
Willis Kent
Producer
F.B. Crosswhite
Writer
James Diamond
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Murder in the Museum
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What is The Murder in the Museum about?
When a city councilman is murdered while investigating allegations of drug dealing going on a a somewhat disreputable sideshow, the daughter of the chief suspect teams up with a newspaper reporter to find the real killer.
Who directed The Murder in the Museum?
The Murder in the Museum was directed by Melville Shyer.
Who stars in The Murder in the Museum?
The principal cast of The Murder in the Museum includes Henry B. Walthall, John Harron, Phyllis Barrington, Tom O'Brien, Joseph W. Girard.
When was The Murder in the Museum released and how long is it?
The Murder in the Museum was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Murder in the Museum?
The Murder in the Museum holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).