Journal of a Crime
“Hell Hath No Fury Like a Wife Starved for Love!”
Synopsis
A woman murders her husband's mistress and someone else gets accused of the crime.
Top Cast
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Ruth Chatterton
Francoise Mollet
Adolphe Menjou
Paul Mollet
Claire Dodd
Odette Florey
George Barbier
Chautard
Douglass Dumbrille
Cartier (as Douglas Dumbrille)
Noel Madison
Costelli
Henry O'Neill
Doctor
Phillip Reed
Young Man at Party
Henry Kolker
Henri Marcher
Frank Reicher
Herr Winterstein
Edward McWade
Rigaud
Walter Pidgeon
Florestan
Frank Darien
Stage Manager
Clay Clement
Inspector
Elsa Janssen
Frau Winterstein
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Lowden Adams
Paul's Valet (uncredited)
George Blackwood
Man at Play Party (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon, F. Hugh Herbert
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Journal of a Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Charles Kenyon, F. Hugh Herbert, Jacques Deval
Heinz Roemheld
Ernest Haller
William Clemens, James Gibbon
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Charles Kenyon
Screenplay
F. Hugh Herbert
Screenplay
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
William Clemens
Editor
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
James Gibbon
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journal of a Crime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Journal of a Crime about?
A woman murders her husband's mistress and someone else gets accused of the crime.
Who directed Journal of a Crime?
Journal of a Crime was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Journal of a Crime?
The principal cast of Journal of a Crime includes Ruth Chatterton, Adolphe Menjou, Claire Dodd, George Barbier, Douglass Dumbrille.
When was Journal of a Crime released and how long is it?
Journal of a Crime was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Journal of a Crime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Journal of a Crime was composed by Heinz Roemheld.