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6.0 / 10(4 votes)IMDbNR19531h 28mUnited States of America

Remains to Be Seen

“M-G-M's Fright-FULLY FUNNY MIRTHQUAKE”

Synopsis

A singer and her apartment manager get mixed up in a creepy Park Avenue murder and find themselves facing danger at every turn.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 15, 1953

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Don Weis
Screenplay & Story
Sidney Sheldon
Original Score
Jeff Alexander
Original Title
Remains to Be Seen
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Don Weis

Screenplay & Story

Sidney Sheldon, Russel Crouse, Howard Lindsay

Original Score & Music

Jeff Alexander

Director of Photography

Robert H. Planck

Film Editing

Cotton Warburton

Producers

Arthur Hornblow Jr.

Department Leadership Roster

Don Weis

Don Weis

Director

Sidney Sheldon

Screenplay

Helen Rose

Helen Rose

Costume Design

Robert H. Planck

Director of Photography

Cotton Warburton

Editor

Arthur Hornblow Jr.

Arthur Hornblow Jr.

Producer

Jeff Alexander

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Remains to Be Seen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Remains to Be Seen

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Remains to Be Seen about?

A singer and her apartment manager get mixed up in a creepy Park Avenue murder and find themselves facing danger at every turn.

Who directed Remains to Be Seen?

Remains to Be Seen was directed by Don Weis.

Who stars in Remains to Be Seen?

The principal cast of Remains to Be Seen includes June Allyson, Van Johnson, Louis Calhern, Angela Lansbury, John Beal.

When was Remains to Be Seen released and how long is it?

Remains to Be Seen was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for Remains to Be Seen?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Remains to Be Seen was composed by Jeff Alexander.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Remains to Be Seen?

Remains to Be Seen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).