

Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round
Synopsis
Underworld king Lee Lother has been killed aboard a ocean liner, several people could have been the murderer. There is his mistress Anya Roysen, a married woman, who was jealous of his flirtations with his old moll, night club singer Sally Marsh, who had agreed for one last night with Lother, to get her younger brother Ned out of the Lother's clutches because he has faked Lother's name on a check to pay his gambling debts. Then there is Sally's new flame Jimmy Brett, a con man and gentlemen thief, who has out-tricked Lother in a fixed poker game, and is, together with shorty, after the ladies jewels. Inspector McKinney suspects Joe Saunders, a recently released convict, who was arrested due to some tips by Lother, but Ned and Sally insist that they committed the crime alone.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gene Raymond
Jimmy Brett
Nancy Carroll
Sally Marsh
Jack Benny
Chad Denby
Sydney Howard
Dan Campbell, the Drunk
Mitzi Green
Mitzi
Sid Silvers
Shorty
Sidney Blackmer
Lee Lother
Ralph Morgan
Herbert Rosson
Shirley Grey
Anya Rosson
Patsy Kelly
Patsy Clarke
Sam Hardy
Jack Summers
William 'Stage' Boyd
Joe Saunders
Robert Elliott
Inspector 'Mac' McKinney
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Ned Marsh
John 'Skins' Miller
Sound Effects Man in Grand Hotel Spoof (uncredited)
Lita Chevret
Countess De Marino (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Frank Parker
Frank Parker - Tenor Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Gordon
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, Reliance Pictures, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Leon Gordon
Alfred Newman
Ted Tetzlaff
Hanson T. Fritch
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Edward Small
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Hanson T. Fritch
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round about?
Underworld king Lee Lother has been killed aboard a ocean liner, several people could have been the murderer. There is his mistress Anya Roysen, a married woman, who was jealous of his flirtations with his old moll, night club singer Sally Marsh, who had agreed for one last night with Lother, to get her younger brother Ned out of the Lother's clutches because he has faked Lother's name on a check to pay his gambling debts. Then there is Sally's new flame Jimmy Brett, a con man and gentlemen thief, who has out-tricked Lother in a fixed poker game, and is, together with shorty, after the ladies jewels. Inspector McKinney suspects Joe Saunders, a recently released convict, who was arrested due to some tips by Lother, but Ned and Sally insist that they committed the crime alone.
Who directed Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round?
Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round?
The principal cast of Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round includes Gene Raymond, Nancy Carroll, Jack Benny, Sydney Howard, Mitzi Green.
When was Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round released and how long is it?
Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round was composed by Alfred Newman.
