Murder!
“Who killed Edna Druce?”
Synopsis
When actress Diana Baring is found in a daze beside her colleague’s murdered body, all evidence points to her guilt. During the trial, juror Sir John Menier doubts the verdict, but yields to pressure. Haunted by remorse, he launches his own investigation.
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Murder! (1930) Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-12
Top Cast
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Herbert Marshall
Sir John Menier
Edward Chapman
Ted Markham
Esme Percy
Handel Fane
Norah Baring
Diana Baring
Phyllis Konstam
Doucie Markham
Marie Wright
Miss Mitcham
Miles Mander
Gordon Druce
Gus McNaughton
Tom Trewitt (uncredited)
Donald Calthrop
Ion Stewart
S. J. Warmington
Bennett
Esme V. Chaplin
Prosecuting Counsel
Amy Brandon Thomas
Defending Counsel
Joynson Powell
Judge
R.E. Jeffrey
Foreman of the Jury
Una O'Connor
Mrs. Grogram
Hannah Jones
Mrs. Didsome
Alfred Hitchcock
Man on Street (uncredited)
Alan Stainer
Jury Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 25, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Clemence Dane, Helen Simpson, Alfred Hitchcock, Walter C. Mycroft, Alma Reville
- Original Score
- John Reynders
- Original Title
- Murder!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Clemence Dane, Helen Simpson, Alfred Hitchcock, Walter C. Mycroft, Alma Reville
John Reynders
Jack E. Cox
Rene Marrison
John Maxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
John Maxwell
Producer
John Reynders
Original Music Composer
Rene Marrison
Editor
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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!
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What is Murder! about?
When actress Diana Baring is found in a daze beside her colleague’s murdered body, all evidence points to her guilt. During the trial, juror Sir John Menier doubts the verdict, but yields to pressure. Haunted by remorse, he launches his own investigation.
Who directed Murder!?
Murder! was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Murder!?
The principal cast of Murder! includes Herbert Marshall, Edward Chapman, Esme Percy, Norah Baring, Phyllis Konstam.
When was Murder! released and how long is it?
Murder! was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder! was composed by John Reynders.
Is Murder! based on a book or true story?
Murder! is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clemence Dane", Novel: "Helen Simpson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder!?
Murder! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).