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6.0 / 10(21 votes)IMDbNR19351h 20mUnited States of America

The Case of the Curious Bride

“Perry Mason returns”

Synopsis

After giving the District Attorney another stinging defeat, Perry plans to take a vacation in China. That is, he was, until Rhoda, his old flame, meets him at a restaurant. It seems that her husband Moxley, who had been allegedly dead for four years, is alive and demanding money as she has married into wealth. The case escalates when the police find the body of Moxley and charge her with the murder.

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The Case of the Curious Bride (1935)

Type: Clip • Published 2015-04-22

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

New York City, New York

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 13, 1935

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Curtiz
Screenplay & Story
Tom Reed
Original Score
Bernhard Kaun
Original Title
The Case of the Curious Bride
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Italian, English
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Curtiz

Screenplay & Story

Tom Reed, Erle Stanley Gardner, Brown Holmes

Original Score & Music

Bernhard Kaun

Director of Photography

David Abel

Film Editing

Terry O. Morse

Producers

Harry Joe Brown

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Curtiz

Michael Curtiz

Director

Tom Reed

Screenplay

David Abel

Director of Photography

Bernhard Kaun

Original Music Composer

Terry O. Morse

Terry O. Morse

Editor

Harry Joe Brown

Producer

Orry-Kelly

Orry-Kelly

Costume Design

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case of the Curious Bride

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

What is The Case of the Curious Bride about?

After giving the District Attorney another stinging defeat, Perry plans to take a vacation in China. That is, he was, until Rhoda, his old flame, meets him at a restaurant. It seems that her husband Moxley, who had been allegedly dead for four years, is alive and demanding money as she has married into wealth. The case escalates when the police find the body of Moxley and charge her with the murder.

Who directed The Case of the Curious Bride?

The Case of the Curious Bride was directed by Michael Curtiz.

Who stars in The Case of the Curious Bride?

The principal cast of The Case of the Curious Bride includes Warren William, Margaret Lindsay, Donald Woods, Claire Dodd, Allen Jenkins.

When was The Case of the Curious Bride released and how long is it?

The Case of the Curious Bride was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for The Case of the Curious Bride?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Case of the Curious Bride was composed by Bernhard Kaun.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case of the Curious Bride?

The Case of the Curious Bride holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).