The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Synopsis
A choirmaster addicted to opium and obsessed with a beautiful young woman will stop at nothing to possess her.
Top Cast
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Claude Rains
John Jasper
Douglass Montgomery
Neville Landless
Heather Angel
Rosa Bud
Valerie Hobson
Helena Landless
David Manners
Edwin Drood
Francis L. Sullivan
Rev. Mr. Crisparkle
Zeffie Tilbury
The Opium Woman
Ethel Griffies
Miss Twinkleton
E. E. Clive
Sapsea
Walter Kingsford
Grewgious
Forrester Harvey
Durdles
Veda Buckland
Mrs. Tope
Elsa Buchanan
Mrs. Tisher
George Ernest
Deputy
J.M. Kerrigan
Chief Verger Tope
Bunny Beatty
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
May Beatty
School Cook (uncredited)
Evelyn Beresford
Old Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Gladys Unger, John L. Balderston
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Walker
Gladys Unger, John L. Balderston, Charles Dickens, Bradley King, Leopold Atlas
Edward Ward
George Robinson
Edward Curtiss
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Gladys Unger
Screenplay
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
John L. Balderston
Screenplay
Stuart Walker
Director
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mystery of Edwin Drood about?
A choirmaster addicted to opium and obsessed with a beautiful young woman will stop at nothing to possess her.
Who directed The Mystery of Edwin Drood?
The Mystery of Edwin Drood was directed by Stuart Walker.
Who stars in The Mystery of Edwin Drood?
The principal cast of The Mystery of Edwin Drood includes Claude Rains, Douglass Montgomery, Heather Angel, Valerie Hobson, David Manners.
When was The Mystery of Edwin Drood released and how long is it?
The Mystery of Edwin Drood was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mystery of Edwin Drood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mystery of Edwin Drood was composed by Edward Ward.
Is The Mystery of Edwin Drood based on a book or true story?
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mystery of Edwin Drood?
The Mystery of Edwin Drood holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).