Mysterious Crossing
“OLD MAN RIVER GIVES UP HIS SECRETS to a reporter with a nose for news and an eye for a pretty girl!”
Synopsis
While crossing on the train ferry to New Orleans, roving reporter Addison Francis Murphy borrows money from singing hillbilly "Carolina," then loses it all in a crap game. Outside on deck, Murphy sees two men shaking hands, and after he looks away, hears a splash of water and discovers both men have disappeared...
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James Dunn
Addison Francis Murphy
Jean Rogers
Yvonne Fontaine
Andy Devine
Carolina
Hobart Cavanaugh
Ned J. Stebbins
John Eldredge
Paul Briand
Herbert Rawlinson
District Attorney Henry R. Charters
Lorin Raker
Wilson - Copy Writer
J. Farrell MacDonald
Police Chief Bullock
Clarence Muse
Lincoln
Libby Taylor
Hattie
George Davis
Proprietor (uncredited)
Martin Turner
Railroad Car Porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jefferson Parker, John Grey, Fred MacIsaac
- Original Title
- Mysterious Crossing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Jefferson Parker, John Grey, Fred MacIsaac
Milton Krasner
Bernard W. Burton
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard W. Burton
Editor
Jefferson Parker
Writer
Arthur Lubin
Director
John Grey
Writer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mysterious Crossing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mysterious Crossing about?
While crossing on the train ferry to New Orleans, roving reporter Addison Francis Murphy borrows money from singing hillbilly "Carolina," then loses it all in a crap game. Outside on deck, Murphy sees two men shaking hands, and after he looks away, hears a splash of water and discovers both men have disappeared...
Who directed Mysterious Crossing?
Mysterious Crossing was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Mysterious Crossing?
The principal cast of Mysterious Crossing includes James Dunn, Jean Rogers, Andy Devine, Hobart Cavanaugh, John Eldredge.
When was Mysterious Crossing released and how long is it?
Mysterious Crossing was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 57m.