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7.3 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR19371h 10mUnited States of America

Fair Warning

“Secret Killer strikes at societies winter resort!”

Synopsis

In California's Death Valley a chemistry whiz-kid helps a sheriff track the man who murdered a wealthy mine owner who had been staying at a fancy winter resort.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 5, 1937

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Norman Foster
Screenplay & Story
Norman Foster
Original Title
Fair Warning
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Norman Foster

Screenplay & Story

Norman Foster, Philip Wylie

Director of Photography

Sidney Wagner

Producers

Sol M. Wurtzel

Department Leadership Roster

Sidney Wagner

Director of Photography

Norman Foster

Norman Foster

Director

Norman Foster

Norman Foster

Screenplay

Sol M. Wurtzel

Sol M. Wurtzel

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fair Warning.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Warning

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fair Warning about?

In California's Death Valley a chemistry whiz-kid helps a sheriff track the man who murdered a wealthy mine owner who had been staying at a fancy winter resort.

Who directed Fair Warning?

Fair Warning was directed by Norman Foster.

Who stars in Fair Warning?

The principal cast of Fair Warning includes J. Edward Bromberg, Betty Furness, John Payne, Victor Kilian, Bill Burrud.

When was Fair Warning released and how long is it?

Fair Warning was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fair Warning?

Fair Warning holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).