Fifteen Wives
“"A new type of melodramatic mystery thriller with a new type of detective solving the strangest crimes in the annals of murder."”
Synopsis
Shortly after his arrival from South America to New York, Steven Humbolt is found dead in his apartment at the Savoia Hotel. Inspector Decker Dawes investigates the case and although the cause of death is described as apoplexy, Dawes is convinced it as murder, especially after he learns that Humbolt had been married fifteen times.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles S. Belden
- Original Title
- Fifteen Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Invincible Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Charles S. Belden, Frederick Stephani
M.A. Andersen
Roland D. Reed
Maury M. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Charles S. Belden
Screenplay
Roland D. Reed
Editor
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Maury M. Cohen
Producer
M.A. Andersen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fifteen Wives
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What is Fifteen Wives about?
Shortly after his arrival from South America to New York, Steven Humbolt is found dead in his apartment at the Savoia Hotel. Inspector Decker Dawes investigates the case and although the cause of death is described as apoplexy, Dawes is convinced it as murder, especially after he learns that Humbolt had been married fifteen times.
Who directed Fifteen Wives?
Fifteen Wives was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Fifteen Wives?
The principal cast of Fifteen Wives includes Conway Tearle, Natalie Moorhead, Raymond Hatton, Noel Francis, John Wray.
When was Fifteen Wives released and how long is it?
Fifteen Wives was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.