Murder by an Aristocrat
“One eye saw it happen! Can YOU solve the...”
Synopsis
A wealthy family is blackmailed. Murder results. And a nurse at the scene of the crime is determined to figure out who-done-it.
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Top Cast
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Lyle Talbot
Allen Carick
Marguerite Churchill
Sally Keating
Virginia Brissac
Adela Thatcher
Joseph Crehan
Hilary Thatcher
Claire Dodd
Janice Thatcher
William B. Davidson
Bayard Thatcher
Bill Elliott
Dave Thatcher
Florence Fair
Evelyn Thatcher
Stuart Holmes
Higby
Mary Treen
Florrie
Lottie Williams
Emeline
John Eldredge
John Tweed
Henry Otho
Frank Whiting
Milton Kibbee
Taxi Driver
Tom McGuire
Spears (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Luci Ward, Roy Chanslor
- Original Title
- Murder by an Aristocrat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Luci Ward, Roy Chanslor, Mignon G. Eberhart
Arthur L. Todd
Louis Hesse
Bryan Foy, Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Luci Ward
Screenplay
Roy Chanslor
Screenplay
Bryan Foy
Producer
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Louis Hesse
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder by an Aristocrat
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What is Murder by an Aristocrat about?
A wealthy family is blackmailed. Murder results. And a nurse at the scene of the crime is determined to figure out who-done-it.
Who directed Murder by an Aristocrat?
Murder by an Aristocrat was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Murder by an Aristocrat?
The principal cast of Murder by an Aristocrat includes Lyle Talbot, Marguerite Churchill, Virginia Brissac, Joseph Crehan, Claire Dodd.
When was Murder by an Aristocrat released and how long is it?
Murder by an Aristocrat was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.