Murder in the Clouds
“It reaches a new high in non-stop suspense!”
Synopsis
A scientist carrying the secret to a new high-powered explosive must be safely escorted to Washington and ace pilot Bob "Three Star" Halsey is the best man for the job. Moments before takeoff, crooks take control of the flight and steal the formula. Halsey watches helplessly from the ground as the plane goes down in flames and the thieves esape by parachute. His sweetheart Judy, whose brother was also aboard, races to the crash site, only to be kidnapped by the villains. Halsey and his co-pilot Wings risk everything to save her, calling on their world-class flying skills in the film's terrifying finale.
Top Cast
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Lyle Talbot
"Three-Star" Bob Halsey
Ann Dvorak
Judy
Gordon Westcott
George
Robert Light
Tom
George Cooper
Wings
Charles Cahill Wilson
Lackey
Henry O'Neill
Brownell
Russell Hicks
Taggert
Arthur Pierson
Jason
Edward McWade
Clement Williams
Clay Clement
Flight Commander
Eddie Shubert
Eddie
Wheeler Oakman
Joe
Nick Copeland
Accomplice
Joseph E. Bernard
Operator (uncredited)
Joe Bordeaux
Carson (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Mechanic (uncredited)
Georgie Cooper
Mrs. Casey (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Chanslor, Dore Schary
- Original Score
- Ray Heindorf, Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Murder in the Clouds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Roy Chanslor, Dore Schary
Ray Heindorf, Bernhard Kaun
Warren Lynch
Thomas Pratt
Samuel Bischoff
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Roy Chanslor
Screenplay
Samuel Bischoff
Producer
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Dore Schary
Screenplay
Warren Lynch
Director of Photography
Ray Heindorf
Original Music Composer
Bernhard Kaun
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 Murder in the Clouds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder in the Clouds about?
A scientist carrying the secret to a new high-powered explosive must be safely escorted to Washington and ace pilot Bob "Three Star" Halsey is the best man for the job. Moments before takeoff, crooks take control of the flight and steal the formula. Halsey watches helplessly from the ground as the plane goes down in flames and the thieves esape by parachute. His sweetheart Judy, whose brother was also aboard, races to the crash site, only to be kidnapped by the villains. Halsey and his co-pilot Wings risk everything to save her, calling on their world-class flying skills in the film's terrifying finale.
Who directed Murder in the Clouds?
Murder in the Clouds was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Murder in the Clouds?
The principal cast of Murder in the Clouds includes Lyle Talbot, Ann Dvorak, Gordon Westcott, Robert Light, George Cooper.
When was Murder in the Clouds released and how long is it?
Murder in the Clouds was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in the Clouds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in the Clouds was composed by Ray Heindorf, Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder in the Clouds?
Murder in the Clouds holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).