The Preview Murder Mystery
“SCREEN STAR MURDERED! All Hollywood Thrown in an Uproar!”
Synopsis
Someone is murdering the cast and crew of a new Hollywood movie, and the leading lady may be next. As a police detective locks down the lot and refuses to let anyone leave, the studio’s publicity head and his secretary attempt to solve the murders themselves.
Top Cast
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Frances Drake
Peggy Madison
Reginald Denny
Johnny Morgan
Gail Patrick
Claire Woodward
George Barbier
Jerome Hewitt
Ian Keith
E. Gordon Smith
Rod La Rocque
Neil Du Beck
Conway Tearle
Edwin Strange
Thomas E. Jackson
Detective McKane
Jack Raymond
George Tyson
Colin Tapley
Studio Manager
Jack Mulhall
Jack Rawlins
Bryant Washburn
Karl Jennings
Franklyn Farnum
James Deley
Lee Shumway
Chief of Police
Spencer Charters
Jones - Watchman
Chester Conklin
Comedian
Hank Mann
Comedian
William Arnold
Theatre Manager (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Marlow, Robert Yost
- Original Title
- The Preview Murder Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Brian Marlow, Robert Yost, Garnett Weston
Karl Struss
James Smith
Harold Hurley
Department Leadership Roster
James Smith
Editor
Brian Marlow
Screenplay
Robert Florey
Director
Harold Hurley
Producer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Robert Yost
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Preview Murder Mystery
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What is The Preview Murder Mystery about?
Someone is murdering the cast and crew of a new Hollywood movie, and the leading lady may be next. As a police detective locks down the lot and refuses to let anyone leave, the studio’s publicity head and his secretary attempt to solve the murders themselves.
Who directed The Preview Murder Mystery?
The Preview Murder Mystery was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in The Preview Murder Mystery?
The principal cast of The Preview Murder Mystery includes Frances Drake, Reginald Denny, Gail Patrick, George Barbier, Ian Keith.
When was The Preview Murder Mystery released and how long is it?
The Preview Murder Mystery was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Preview Murder Mystery?
The Preview Murder Mystery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).