Murders in the Rue Morgue
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Synopsis
In 19th century Paris, a maniac abducts young women and injects them with ape blood in an attempt to prove ape-human kinship but constantly meets failure as the abducted women die.
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Top Cast
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Sidney Fox
Mlle. Camille L'Espanaye
Bela Lugosi
Dr. Mirakle
Leon Ames
Pierre Dupin
Bert Roach
Paul
Betty Ross Clarke
Mme. L'Espanaye
Brandon Hurst
Prefect of Police
D'Arcy Corrigan
Morgue Keeper
Noble Johnson
Janos The Black One
Arlene Francis
Woman of the Streets
Ted Billings
Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
Herman Bing
Franz Odenheimer (uncredited)
Joe Bonomo
Gorilla (uncredited)
Agostino Borgato
Alberto Montani (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
Indian at Sideshow (uncredited)
Christian J. Frank
Gendarme Using Snuff (uncredited)
Charles Gemora
Erik (uncredited)
Harrison Greene
Sideshow Barker (uncredited)
Charlotte Henry
Blonde in Sideshow Audience (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 8, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Reed, Dale Van Every
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Murders in the Rue Morgue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Tom Reed, Dale Van Every, Robert Florey, Richard Schayer, Ethel M. Kelly, Edgar Allan Poe
Heinz Roemheld
Karl Freund
Milton Carruth
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Florey
Director
Tom Reed
Screenplay
Dale Van Every
Screenplay
Ethel M. Kelly
Writer
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murders in the Rue Morgue
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What is Murders in the Rue Morgue about?
In 19th century Paris, a maniac abducts young women and injects them with ape blood in an attempt to prove ape-human kinship but constantly meets failure as the abducted women die.
Who directed Murders in the Rue Morgue?
Murders in the Rue Morgue was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The principal cast of Murders in the Rue Morgue includes Sidney Fox, Bela Lugosi, Leon Ames, Bert Roach, Betty Ross Clarke.
When was Murders in the Rue Morgue released and how long is it?
Murders in the Rue Morgue was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murders in the Rue Morgue was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murders in the Rue Morgue?
Murders in the Rue Morgue holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).