
The Studio Murder Mystery
Synopsis
When the leading lady of a motion picture is murdered in the middle of a scene, Inspector Carr and Dr. Crabtree are called in to investigate.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Donald Meek
Dr. Crabtree
John Hamilton
Insp. Carr
Robert Middlemass
Boris Seminoff
Thelma Tipson
Dolly Demarest
Walter Fenner
Ian Stevens
Jane Bramley
Mae Norton
Frank McNellis
Monitor Man (uncredited)
Harry Tyler
Assistant Director (uncredited)
Herschel Mayall
Medical Examiner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Henabery
- Screenplay & Story
- S.S. Van Dine, Burnet Hershey
- Original Title
- The Studio Murder Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Henabery
S.S. Van Dine, Burnet Hershey
Edwin B. DuPar
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Henabery
Director
S.S. Van Dine
Writer
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Studio Murder Mystery.
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MovieLens[20K:30K]
S.S. Van Dine Mysteries (Dr. Crabtree, Criminologist)
Short mystery-comedy films about Dr. Amos Crabtree (Donald Meek) assisting police Inspector Carr (John Hamilton) with murder cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Studio Murder Mystery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Studio Murder Mystery about?
When the leading lady of a motion picture is murdered in the middle of a scene, Inspector Carr and Dr. Crabtree are called in to investigate.
Who directed The Studio Murder Mystery?
The Studio Murder Mystery was directed by Joseph Henabery.
Who stars in The Studio Murder Mystery?
The principal cast of The Studio Murder Mystery includes Donald Meek, John Hamilton, Robert Middlemass, Thelma Tipson, Walter Fenner.
When was The Studio Murder Mystery released and how long is it?
The Studio Murder Mystery was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 19m.
