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6.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19341h 4mUnited States of America

Ticket to a Crime

“A FAMOUS DETECTIVE ACCEPTS AN INVITATION TO A MURDER!”

Synopsis

After a jeweler hires a private detective to help him find $50,000 missing from his company, he is murdered while attending a society party; and the private eye, aided by his comely secretary, vies with a bumbling police detective to find the murderer among several suspects, including the dead man's daughter, her current husband, her former husband, and an ex-convict.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 14, 1934

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lewis D. Collins
Screenplay & Story
Charles Logue
Original Title
Ticket to a Crime
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 4m
Production Studios
M & A Alexander Productions Inc.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lewis D. Collins

Screenplay & Story

Charles Logue, Carroll John Daly, John T. Neville

Producers

Max Alexander

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Logue

Screenplay

Lewis D. Collins

Lewis D. Collins

Director

Max Alexander

Producer

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 Ticket to a Crime.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ticket to a Crime

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

What is Ticket to a Crime about?

After a jeweler hires a private detective to help him find $50,000 missing from his company, he is murdered while attending a society party; and the private eye, aided by his comely secretary, vies with a bumbling police detective to find the murderer among several suspects, including the dead man's daughter, her current husband, her former husband, and an ex-convict.

Who directed Ticket to a Crime?

Ticket to a Crime was directed by Lewis D. Collins.

Who stars in Ticket to a Crime?

The principal cast of Ticket to a Crime includes Ralph Graves, Lola Lane, James Burke, Lois Wilson, Edward Earle.

When was Ticket to a Crime released and how long is it?

Ticket to a Crime was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ticket to a Crime?

Ticket to a Crime holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).