The Truth About Murder
“MURDER!.. ROMANCE!...THRILLS!”
Synopsis
A young attorney (Bonita Granville) is convinced a murder suspect is innocent in the killing of his wife.
Top Cast
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Bonita Granville
Christine Allen
Morgan Conway
Lester Ashton
Rita Corday
Peggy
Donald Douglas
Paul Marvin
June Clayworth
Marsha Crane
Edward Norris
William Ames Crane
Gerald Mohr
Johnny Lacka
Michael St. Angel
Hank
Tommy Noonan
Jonesy
Ellen Corby
Betty
Roger Creed
Policeman (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
Police Detective Faber (uncredited)
Frank Fanning
Burgandy Café Doorman (uncredited)
Carl Faulkner
Police Detective (uncredited)
Betty Gillette
Secretary (uncredited)
Netta Packer
Anna the Maid (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Steve (uncredited)
Bob Thom
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kimble, Hilda Gordon, Eric Taylor
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline, Earl B. Mounce
- Original Title
- The Truth About Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Lawrence Kimble, Hilda Gordon, Eric Taylor
Leigh Harline, Earl B. Mounce
Frank Redman
Edward Williams
Sid Rogell, Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Lawrence Kimble
Screenplay
Hilda Gordon
Screenplay
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
Herman Schlom
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Edward Williams
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Truth About Murder.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Truth About Murder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Truth About Murder about?
A young attorney (Bonita Granville) is convinced a murder suspect is innocent in the killing of his wife.
Who directed The Truth About Murder?
The Truth About Murder was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in The Truth About Murder?
The principal cast of The Truth About Murder includes Bonita Granville, Morgan Conway, Rita Corday, Donald Douglas, June Clayworth.
When was The Truth About Murder released and how long is it?
The Truth About Murder was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Truth About Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Truth About Murder was composed by Leigh Harline, Earl B. Mounce.