The Missing Corpse
“The Body Was A.W.O.L.... and a House Party was on the loose!”
Synopsis
A feud between rival newspapermen Kruger (Bromberg) and McDonald (Guilfoyle) goes deadly when blackmailing McDonald ends up murdered and his corpse planted in the trunk of Kruger's car. Good guy Kruger attempts to hide McDonald's body, with the help of chauffeur Hogan (Jenks), to keep from being charged with murder. However, zany scenarios occur as the body just won't stay hidden, and keeps on popping up in multiple places where Kruger is located, leading to him hiding the body again and again while Kruger tries to find the real killer.
Top Cast
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J. Edward Bromberg
Henry Kruger
Isabel Randolph
Alice Kruger
Frank Jenks
Mack Hogan
Eric Sinclair
James Kruger
Paul Guilfoyle
Andy McDonald
Ben Welden
"Slippery Joe" Clary
Charles Coleman
Egbert
Eddy Waller
Desmond
Bess Flowers
Tribune staff worker (uncredited)
Isabel Withers
Miss Patterson (uncredited)
Archie Twitchell
Jimmy Trigg (uncredited)
Elayne Adams
Miss Ames (uncredited)
Mary Arden
Madge (uncredited)
Charles Jordan
Draper (uncredited)
Anne O'Neal
Mrs. Swanaker (uncredited)
Jean Ransome
Marie (uncredited)
John Shay
Jeffry Dodd (uncredited)
Lorell Sheldon
Phyllis Kruger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- The Missing Corpse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Herman
Raymond L. Schrock, Harry O. Hoyt
Karl Hajos
W. Donn Hayes
Leon Fromkess
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Herman
Director
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
Leon Fromkess
Producer
Raymond L. Schrock
Screenplay
Mona Barry
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Missing Corpse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Missing Corpse about?
A feud between rival newspapermen Kruger (Bromberg) and McDonald (Guilfoyle) goes deadly when blackmailing McDonald ends up murdered and his corpse planted in the trunk of Kruger's car. Good guy Kruger attempts to hide McDonald's body, with the help of chauffeur Hogan (Jenks), to keep from being charged with murder. However, zany scenarios occur as the body just won't stay hidden, and keeps on popping up in multiple places where Kruger is located, leading to him hiding the body again and again while Kruger tries to find the real killer.
Who directed The Missing Corpse?
The Missing Corpse was directed by Albert Herman.
Who stars in The Missing Corpse?
The principal cast of The Missing Corpse includes J. Edward Bromberg, Isabel Randolph, Frank Jenks, Eric Sinclair, Paul Guilfoyle.
When was The Missing Corpse released and how long is it?
The Missing Corpse was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Missing Corpse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Missing Corpse was composed by Karl Hajos.