Murder in the Private Car
Originally released in 1934. Murder in the Private Car is a mystery/romance film. directed by Harry Beaumont. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Ruggles, Una Merkel, and Mary Carlisle
Synopsis
Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of railroad tycoon Luke Carson, and that she had been kidnapped as a baby 14 years ago by Luke's vindictive brother Elwood, and placed with strangers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 29, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Ruggles
as Godfrey D. Scott
Una Merkel
as Georgia Latham
Mary Carlisle
as Ruth Raymond
Russell Hardie
as John Blake
Porter Hall
as Alden Murray
Willard Robertson
as Hanks
Berton Churchill
as Luke Carson
Clifford Thompson
as Allen
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
as Titus
Walter Brennan
as Switchman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder in the Private Car about?
Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of railroad tycoon Luke Carson, and that s...
Who directed Murder in the Private Car?
Murder in the Private Car was directed by Harry Beaumont.
How long is Murder in the Private Car?
Murder in the Private Car has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Murder in the Private Car released?
Murder in the Private Car was released on June 29, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder in the Private Car?
The main cast of Murder in the Private Car includes Charles Ruggles, Una Merkel, Mary Carlisle, Russell Hardie, Porter Hall.