Death from a Distance
Synopsis
While a distinguished astronomer is giving a lecture in a planetarium, a shot rings out and one of the audience members is found dead. A tough detective and a brassy female reporter lock horns as they both try to break the case.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- John W. Krafft
- Original Title
- Death from a Distance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation (I), Invincible Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
John W. Krafft
M.A. Andersen
Roland D. Reed
Maury M. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Maury M. Cohen
Producer
Roland D. Reed
Editor
John W. Krafft
Screenplay
M.A. Andersen
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death from a Distance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death from a Distance about?
While a distinguished astronomer is giving a lecture in a planetarium, a shot rings out and one of the audience members is found dead. A tough detective and a brassy female reporter lock horns as they both try to break the case.
Who directed Death from a Distance?
Death from a Distance was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Death from a Distance?
The principal cast of Death from a Distance includes Russell Hopton, Lola Lane, George F. Marion, John St. Polis, Lee Kohlmar.
When was Death from a Distance released and how long is it?
Death from a Distance was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.