
Who Killed Aunt Maggie?
Synopsis
When a much-despised matriarch is murdered, or apparently murdered, all of her relatives and "friends" fall under suspicion. Sheriff Gregory is the official investigator, but most of the clue gathering is done by amateur sleuths Kirk Pierce and Sally Ambler.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Hubbard
Kirk Pierce
Wendy Barrie
Sally Ambler
Edgar Kennedy
Sheriff Gregory
Elizabeth Patterson
Maggie Ambler
Onslow Stevens
Bob Dunbar
Joyce Compton
Cynthia Lou
Walter Abel
Dr. George Benedict
Mona Barrie
Eve Benedict
Willie Best
Andrew
Daisy Lee Mothershed
Bessie
Milton Parsons
John Lloyd
Clem Bevans
Driver (Uncredited)
Chester Clute
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
Trooper Leroy
Release History & Theatrical Window
World Premiere: Rialto Theater, Atlanta GA
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Palmer
- Original Title
- Who Killed Aunt Maggie?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Stuart Palmer, Medora Field
Reggie Lanning
Edward Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Palmer
Screenplay
Edward Mann
Editor
Arthur Lubin
Director
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Who Killed Aunt Maggie?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Who Killed Aunt Maggie? about?
When a much-despised matriarch is murdered, or apparently murdered, all of her relatives and "friends" fall under suspicion. Sheriff Gregory is the official investigator, but most of the clue gathering is done by amateur sleuths Kirk Pierce and Sally Ambler.
Who directed Who Killed Aunt Maggie??
Who Killed Aunt Maggie? was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Who Killed Aunt Maggie??
The principal cast of Who Killed Aunt Maggie? includes John Hubbard, Wendy Barrie, Edgar Kennedy, Elizabeth Patterson, Onslow Stevens.
When was Who Killed Aunt Maggie? released and how long is it?
Who Killed Aunt Maggie? was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Who Killed Aunt Maggie? based on a book or true story?
Who Killed Aunt Maggie? is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Medora Field".
















