Murder by the Clock
“Three Murders Done-But Only Two Persons Die!”
Synopsis
A policeman investigates a woman's link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.
Top Cast
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William 'Stage' Boyd
Lt. Valcour
Lilyan Tashman
Laura Endicott
Irving Pichel
Philip Endicott
Regis Toomey
Office Cassidy
Sally O'Neil
Jane, a Maid
Blanche Friderici
Julia Endicott
Walter McGrail
Herbert Endicott
Lester Vail
Thomas Hollander
Martha Mattox
Miss Roberts
Frank Sheridan
Chief of Police
Guy Oliver
Watchman
Frederick Sullivan
Medical Examiner
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sloman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Beahan
- Original Title
- Murder by the Clock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sloman
Charles Beahan, Rufus King, Henry Myers
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sloman
Director
Charles Beahan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder by the Clock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder by the Clock about?
A policeman investigates a woman's link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.
Who directed Murder by the Clock?
Murder by the Clock was directed by Edward Sloman.
Who stars in Murder by the Clock?
The principal cast of Murder by the Clock includes William 'Stage' Boyd, Lilyan Tashman, Irving Pichel, Regis Toomey, Sally O'Neil.
When was Murder by the Clock released and how long is it?
Murder by the Clock was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder by the Clock?
Murder by the Clock holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).