The Mystery Man
“Stark Drama! A Shadow Creeping Through the Night!”
Synopsis
Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.
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Robert Armstrong
Larry Doyle
Maxine Doyle
Anne Ogilvie
Henry Kolker
Ellwyn A. 'Jo-Jo' Jonas
LeRoy Mason
The Eel, Gangster
James Burke
Managing Editor Marvin
Guy Usher
District Attorney Johnson
James P. Burtis
Whalen
Monte Collins
Dunn, Reporter
Sam Lufkin
Weeks
Otto Fries
Nate, Pawnbroker
Norman Houston
T. Fulton Whistler
Dell Henderson
Mr. Clark, Hotel Manager
Lee Shumway
Plainclothes Man
Sam Flint
Jerome Roberts, Publisher
Stanley Blystone
Bar Waiter (uncredited)
Harry Harvey
Baggage Handler (uncredited)
Rollo Lloyd
Reporter (uncredited)
Bruce Mitchell
Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Rollo Lloyd, John W. Krafft
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- The Mystery Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paul Malvern Productions, Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray McCarey
Rollo Lloyd, John W. Krafft, William A. Johnston, Tate Finn
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Harry Neumann
Carl Pierson
Department Leadership Roster
Ray McCarey
Director
Rollo Lloyd
Screenplay
Carl Pierson
Editor
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
John W. Krafft
Screenplay
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mystery Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mystery Man about?
Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.
Who directed The Mystery Man?
The Mystery Man was directed by Ray McCarey.
Who stars in The Mystery Man?
The principal cast of The Mystery Man includes Robert Armstrong, Maxine Doyle, Henry Kolker, LeRoy Mason, James Burke.
When was The Mystery Man released and how long is it?
The Mystery Man was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mystery Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mystery Man was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mystery Man?
The Mystery Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).