Melody of a Murder
Mordets Melodi
Synopsis
A woman is found strangled in her shop. Shortly after, another murder is committed. Perhaps the most terrifying is that the both girls' name is Sonja. The police is convinced it's the same killer and at each scene is heard a woman singing the same song. A song which is soon dubbed the 'murder melody.'
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Gull-Maj Norin
Odette Margot / Sonja
Poul Reichhardt
Max Stenberg
Angelo Bruun
Louis Valdini
Else Petersen
Mrs. Baunsø
Ib Schønberg
Teaterdirektør Perm
Peter Nielsen
Assistant Detective Baunsø
Karen Poulsen
Flora Kristiansen
Petrine Sonne
Sonja Bohman
Charles Wilken
Boarding House Host
Per Buckhøj
Markussen
John Pio
Anna Henriques-Nielsen
Sonja Neie
Lili Heglund
Lise Rasmussen
Tove Grandjean
Gudrun Ringheim
Tove Boëtius
Tove Schultz
Helga Frier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nordische Filmtage Lübeck
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bodil Ipsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Fleming Lynge
- Original Score
- Erik Fiehn
- Original Title
- Mordets Melodi
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bodil Ipsen
Fleming Lynge
Erik Fiehn
Valdemar Christensen
Carl H. Petersen, Valdemar Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Bodil Ipsen
Director
Fleming Lynge
Writer
Max Louw
Production Design
Inger Bjarne
Costume Design
Carl H. Petersen
Editor
Valdemar Christensen
Editor
Valdemar Christensen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melody of a Murder
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What is Melody of a Murder about?
A woman is found strangled in her shop. Shortly after, another murder is committed. Perhaps the most terrifying is that the both girls' name is Sonja. The police is convinced it's the same killer and at each scene is heard a woman singing the same song. A song which is soon dubbed the 'murder melody.'
Who directed Melody of a Murder?
Melody of a Murder was directed by Bodil Ipsen.
Who stars in Melody of a Murder?
The principal cast of Melody of a Murder includes Gull-Maj Norin, Poul Reichhardt, Angelo Bruun, Else Petersen, Ib Schønberg.
When was Melody of a Murder released and how long is it?
Melody of a Murder was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Melody of a Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melody of a Murder was composed by Erik Fiehn.