The Penguin Pool Murder
Synopsis
New York schoolmarm Hildegarde Withers assists a detective when a body of unscrupulous stockbroker Gerald Parker suddenly appears in the penguin tank at the aquarium.
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Penguin Pool Murder (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-07-22
Top Cast
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Edna May Oliver
Hildegarde Withers
James Gleason
Police Insp. Oscar Piper
Robert Armstrong
Barry Costello
Mae Clarke
Gwen Parker
Donald Cook
Philip Seymour
Edgar Kennedy
Officer Donovan
Clarence Wilson
Bertrand B. Hemingway
James Donlan
Security Guard Fink
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Von Donnen
William Le Maire
MacDonald
Joe Hermano
Chicago Lew
Guy Usher
Parker
Rochelle Hudson
Telephone Operator
Wilfrid North
Judge
A.S. Byron
Jailer Strauss (uncredited)
Edith Fellows
Little Girl at Aquarium (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Jack, Policeman (uncredited)
Mary Mason
Parker's Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Goldbeck
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Penguin Pool Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Willis Goldbeck, Lowell Brentano, Stuart Palmer
Max Steiner
Henry W. Gerrard
Jack Kitchin
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Willis Goldbeck
Screenplay
Jack Kitchin
Editor
Henry W. Gerrard
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Penguin Pool Murder
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What is The Penguin Pool Murder about?
New York schoolmarm Hildegarde Withers assists a detective when a body of unscrupulous stockbroker Gerald Parker suddenly appears in the penguin tank at the aquarium.
Who directed The Penguin Pool Murder?
The Penguin Pool Murder was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Penguin Pool Murder?
The principal cast of The Penguin Pool Murder includes Edna May Oliver, James Gleason, Robert Armstrong, Mae Clarke, Donald Cook.
When was The Penguin Pool Murder released and how long is it?
The Penguin Pool Murder was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Penguin Pool Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Penguin Pool Murder was composed by Max Steiner.
Is The Penguin Pool Murder based on a book or true story?
The Penguin Pool Murder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stuart Palmer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Penguin Pool Murder?
The Penguin Pool Murder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).