Murder at the Vanities
"MURDER STALKS IN THE MIDST OF LOVELINESS!"
Originally released in 1934. Murder at the Vanities is a music/mystery film. directed by Mitchell Leisen. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carl Brisson, Victor McLaglen, and Jack Oakie
Synopsis
Shortly before the curtain goes up the first time at the latest performance of Earl Carroll's Vanities, someone is attempting to injure the leading lady Ann Ware, who wants to marry leading man Eric Lander. Stage manager Jack Ellery calls in his friend, policeman Bill Murdock, to help him investigate. Bill thinks Jack is offering to let him see the show from an unusual viewpoint after he forgot to get him tickets for the performance, but then they find the corpse of a murdered woman and Bill immediately suspects Eric of the crime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Carl Brisson
as Eric Lander
Victor McLaglen
as Bill Murdock
Jack Oakie
as Jack Ellery
Kitty Carlisle
as Ann Ware
Dorothy Stickney
as Norma Watson
Gertrude Michael
as Rita Ross
Jessie Ralph
as Mrs. Helene Smith
Charles Middleton
as Homer Boothby
Gail Patrick
as Sadie Evans
Donald Meek
as Dr. Saunders
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder at the Vanities about?
Shortly before the curtain goes up the first time at the latest performance of Earl Carroll's Vanities, someone is attempting to injure the leading lady Ann Ware, who wants to marry leading man Eri...
Who directed Murder at the Vanities?
Murder at the Vanities was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
How long is Murder at the Vanities?
Murder at the Vanities has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Murder at the Vanities released?
Murder at the Vanities was released on May 18, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder at the Vanities?
The main cast of Murder at the Vanities includes Carl Brisson, Victor McLaglen, Jack Oakie, Kitty Carlisle, Dorothy Stickney.