Murder with Pictures
"Forty Witnesses Saw the Killing, But Not One Could Pick the Killer!"
Originally released in 1936. Murder with Pictures is a crime/mystery film. directed by Charles Barton. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lew Ayres, Gail Patrick, and Paul Kelly
Synopsis
Suspected crime boss Nate Girard beats a murder rap, and newspaper photog Kent Murdock is on the story. Girard and lawyer Redfield throw a party for the news men where Murdock romances a mystery woman who confronted Girard in front of him, but Murdock's fiancée Hester shows up. After they return to his apartment, have a fight, and she leaves, the mystery woman slips in and begs for his help. Police Inspector Bacon and the cops show up, looking for the mystery woman; Murdock hides her. Murdock goes with the cops to discuss the murder the woman is suspected of. Bacon explains (in flashback) how some photogs were setting up a shot with Girard and Redfield. When the flashbulbs popped, Redfield keeled over dead and the woman, Meg Archer, fled while the newsmen ran out to phone their papers. The newsmen (who were rounded up later as thoroly as possible) are taken into police custody, except for Murdock (who wasn't at the scene), who is given a cap on the sly by rival McGoogin. Altho ...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder with Pictures about?
Suspected crime boss Nate Girard beats a murder rap, and newspaper photog Kent Murdock is on the story. Girard and lawyer Redfield throw a party for the news men where Murdock romances a mystery wo...
Who directed Murder with Pictures?
Murder with Pictures was directed by Charles Barton.
How long is Murder with Pictures?
Murder with Pictures has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Murder with Pictures released?
Murder with Pictures was released on September 24, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder with Pictures?
The main cast of Murder with Pictures includes Lew Ayres, Gail Patrick, Paul Kelly, Benny Baker, Ernest Cossart.