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4.6 / 10(8 votes)IMDb19341h 31mUnited States of America

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Benjamin Stoloff

Screenplay & Story

Leon Gordon

Original Score & Music

Alfred Newman

Director of Photography

Ted Tetzlaff

Film Editing

Hanson T. Fritch

Producers

Edward Small

Department Leadership Roster

Benjamin Stoloff

Director

Edward Small

Producer

Alfred Newman

Alfred Newman

Original Music Composer

Ted Tetzlaff

Ted Tetzlaff

Director of Photography

Hanson T. Fritch

Editor

Gwen Wakeling

Costume Design

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.