Criminal Investigator
“EXCITEMENT - SUSPENSE - MYSTERY... all set the stage for one of the biggest "News Stories" of the year!”
Synopsis
A reporter investigates the murder of a showgirl, who was the widow of a millionaire. While digging in to the mysterious murder of a showgirl (Vivian Wilcox), intrepid reporter Bob Martin (Robert Lowery) uncovers a connection between that case and another one he's been working on. An inmate (Lawrence Creighton) holds the key to the crime, but there's one problem: He's deaf and mute. Meanwhile, the murderers (Jan Wiley and Charlie Hall) appear to be working for a very powerful person.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- George Jeske, Edmond Kelso
- Original Title
- Criminal Investigator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
George Jeske, Edmond Kelso
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Yarbrough
Director
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What is Criminal Investigator about?
A reporter investigates the murder of a showgirl, who was the widow of a millionaire. While digging in to the mysterious murder of a showgirl (Vivian Wilcox), intrepid reporter Bob Martin (Robert Lowery) uncovers a connection between that case and another one he's been working on. An inmate (Lawrence Creighton) holds the key to the crime, but there's one problem: He's deaf and mute. Meanwhile, the murderers (Jan Wiley and Charlie Hall) appear to be working for a very powerful person.
Who directed Criminal Investigator?
Criminal Investigator was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Criminal Investigator?
The principal cast of Criminal Investigator includes Robert Lowery, Edith Fellows, John Miljan, Jan Wiley, Charles Jordan.
When was Criminal Investigator released and how long is it?
Criminal Investigator was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.