The Crimson Key
“A BLOOD STAINED CURSE!”
Synopsis
Larry Morgan, a private detective, is hired by a woman who wants Larry to trail her husband. The husband is murdered and, shortly afterwards, the wife is also killed. Larry shuffles through a long list of suspects before revealing the killer...
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Kent Taylor
Lawrence 'Larry' Morgan
Doris Dowling
Margaret Loring
Dennis Hoey
Steven Loring
Louise Currie
Heidi
Ivan Triesault
Peter Vandaman
Arthur Space
Det. Capt. Fitzroy
Vera Marshe
Daisy 'Dizzy' Nelson
Edwin Rand
Jeffrey Regan III
Bernadene Hayes
Mrs. Swann
Victoria Horne
Miss Phillips
Douglas Evans
Dr. Kenneth G. Swann
Ann Doran
Paris Wood
Victor Sen Yung
Wing - Houseboy
Ralf Harolde
Gunman
Marietta Canty
Petunia
Chester Clute
Apartment House Desk Clerk
Milton Parsons
Dr. Huntley G. Harlow / Hackett
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Elman
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- The Crimson Key
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Sol M. Wurtzel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Forde
Irving Elman
R. Dale Butts
Benjamin H. Kline
William F. Claxton, Frank Baldridge
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Forde
Director
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
Irving Elman
Screenplay
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
William F. Claxton
Editor
Frank Baldridge
Editor
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 Crimson Key
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crimson Key about?
Larry Morgan, a private detective, is hired by a woman who wants Larry to trail her husband. The husband is murdered and, shortly afterwards, the wife is also killed. Larry shuffles through a long list of suspects before revealing the killer...
Who directed The Crimson Key?
The Crimson Key was directed by Eugene Forde.
Who stars in The Crimson Key?
The principal cast of The Crimson Key includes Kent Taylor, Doris Dowling, Dennis Hoey, Louise Currie, Ivan Triesault.
When was The Crimson Key released and how long is it?
The Crimson Key was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crimson Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crimson Key was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crimson Key?
The Crimson Key holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).