The Skull Murder Mystery
Synopsis
When a skeleton is dug up in an alley, a mysterious Chinese merchant and his eccentric upstairs tenants come under suspicion. The team of Inspector Carr and Dr. Crabtree study the skull of the victim to solve the murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Henabery
- Screenplay & Story
- Burnet Hershey, S.S. Van Dine
- Original Title
- The Skull Murder Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Henabery
Burnet Hershey, S.S. Van Dine
Edwin B. DuPar
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Henabery
Director
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
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S.S. Van Dine Mysteries (Dr. Crabtree, Criminologist)
Short mystery-comedy films about Dr. Amos Crabtree (Donald Meek) assisting police Inspector Carr (John Hamilton) with murder cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skull Murder Mystery
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What is The Skull Murder Mystery about?
When a skeleton is dug up in an alley, a mysterious Chinese merchant and his eccentric upstairs tenants come under suspicion. The team of Inspector Carr and Dr. Crabtree study the skull of the victim to solve the murder.
Who directed The Skull Murder Mystery?
The Skull Murder Mystery was directed by Joseph Henabery.
Who stars in The Skull Murder Mystery?
The principal cast of The Skull Murder Mystery includes Donald Meek, John Hamilton, Joanna Roos, Harry Mestayer, Paul Guilfoyle.
When was The Skull Murder Mystery released and how long is it?
The Skull Murder Mystery was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 21m.
Is The Skull Murder Mystery based on a book or true story?
The Skull Murder Mystery is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "S.S. Van Dine".