Apology for Murder
Synopsis
Head over heels in love with a stern and cold older businessman's young wife, a reporter is seduced into conspiring to murder him so she can inherit his estate, while pinning the murder on another businessman.
Top Cast
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Hugh Beaumont
Kenny Blake
Ann Savage
Toni Kirkland
Charles D. Brown
Ward McGee
Russell Hicks
Harvey Kirkland
Pierre Watkin
Craig Jordan
Budd Buster
Jed
Norman Willis
Allen Webb
Elizabeth Valentine
Mrs. Harper
George Sherwood
Lieutenant Edwards
Sarah Padden
Maggie
Eva Novak
Maid
Wheaton Chambers
Minister
Arch Hall Sr.
Paul (as Archie Hall)
Henry Hall
Warden
Jack Perrin
Reporter (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton
- Original Score
- William A. Wilmarth, Leo Erdody
- Original Title
- Apology for Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions, PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Fred Myton
William A. Wilmarth, Leo Erdody
Jack Greenhalgh
Holbrook N. Todd
Sigmund Neufeld
Department Leadership Roster
Sigmund Neufeld
Producer
Fred Myton
Screenplay
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Sam Newfield
Director
Holbrook N. Todd
Editor
Leo Erdody
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apology for Murder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Apology for Murder about?
Head over heels in love with a stern and cold older businessman's young wife, a reporter is seduced into conspiring to murder him so she can inherit his estate, while pinning the murder on another businessman.
Who directed Apology for Murder?
Apology for Murder was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Apology for Murder?
The principal cast of Apology for Murder includes Hugh Beaumont, Ann Savage, Charles D. Brown, Russell Hicks, Pierre Watkin.
When was Apology for Murder released and how long is it?
Apology for Murder was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Apology for Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apology for Murder was composed by William A. Wilmarth, Leo Erdody.