A Slight Case of Murder
Synopsis
Former bootlegger Remy Marco has a slight problem with foreclosing bankers, a prospective son-in-law, and four hard-to-explain corpses.
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Slight Case of Murder, A (1938)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-05
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Remy Marko
Jane Bryan
Mary Marko
Allen Jenkins
Mike
Ruth Donnelly
Nora Marko
Willard Parker
Dick Whitewood
John Litel
Post
Edward Brophy
Lefty
Harold Huber
Guiseppe
Eric Stanley
Ritter
Paul Harvey
Mr. Whitewood
Bobby Jordan
Douglas Fairbanks Rosenbloom
Joe Downing
Innocence
Margaret Hamilton
Mrs. Cagle
George E. Stone
Kirk
Bert Hanlon
Sad Sam
Jean Benedict
Remy's Secretary
Harry Seymour
The Singer
Betty Compson
Loretta
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 18, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Schrank, Earl Baldwin
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- A Slight Case of Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Joseph Schrank, Earl Baldwin, Damon Runyon, Howard Lindsay, Jack Scholl
Heinz Roemheld
Sidney Hickox
James Gibbon
Jack L. Warner, Samuel Bischoff, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Schrank
Screenplay
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
Samuel Bischoff
Producer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
James Gibbon
Editor
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
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 A Slight Case of Murder
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What is A Slight Case of Murder about?
Former bootlegger Remy Marco has a slight problem with foreclosing bankers, a prospective son-in-law, and four hard-to-explain corpses.
Who directed A Slight Case of Murder?
A Slight Case of Murder was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in A Slight Case of Murder?
The principal cast of A Slight Case of Murder includes Edward G. Robinson, Jane Bryan, Allen Jenkins, Ruth Donnelly, Willard Parker.
When was A Slight Case of Murder released and how long is it?
A Slight Case of Murder was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Slight Case of Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Slight Case of Murder was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Slight Case of Murder?
A Slight Case of Murder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).