The Herring Murder Mystery
Synopsis
A man working in a fish cannery has a guilty conscience and begins to imagine he is a murderer. In his delirium/dream the fish try him for murder in a crazy court-room scene at the bottom of the ocean, which incorporates the 'Information, Please" radio routine, and also has a fish-jury who sing a little ditty called "There's Nothing On the End of the Hook." Re-released to theaters again in 1954, before Columbia sold it to television stations.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dun Roman
- Screenplay & Story
- Dun Roman
- Original Score
- Eddie Kilfeather
- Original Title
- The Herring Murder Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dun Roman
Dun Roman
Eddie Kilfeather
Dave Fleischer
Department Leadership Roster
Dun Roman
Director
Dave Fleischer
Producer
Dun Roman
Writer
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What is The Herring Murder Mystery about?
A man working in a fish cannery has a guilty conscience and begins to imagine he is a murderer. In his delirium/dream the fish try him for murder in a crazy court-room scene at the bottom of the ocean, which incorporates the 'Information, Please" radio routine, and also has a fish-jury who sing a little ditty called "There's Nothing On the End of the Hook." Re-released to theaters again in 1954, before Columbia sold it to television stations.
Who directed The Herring Murder Mystery?
The Herring Murder Mystery was directed by Dun Roman.
Who stars in The Herring Murder Mystery?
The principal cast of The Herring Murder Mystery includes Not specified.
When was The Herring Murder Mystery released and how long is it?
The Herring Murder Mystery was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Herring Murder Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Herring Murder Mystery was composed by Eddie Kilfeather.