The Missing Corpse
"The Body Was A.W.O.L.... and a House Party was on the loose!"
Originally released in 1945. The Missing Corpse is a mystery/comedy film. directed by Albert Herman. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J. Edward Bromberg, Isabel Randolph, and Frank Jenks
Synopsis
A feud between rival newspapermen Kruger (Bromberg) and McDonald (Guilfoyle) goes deadly when blackmailing McDonald ends up murdered and his corpse planted in the trunk of Kruger's car. Good guy Kruger attempts to hide McDonald's body, with the help of chauffeur Hogan (Jenks), to keep from being charged with murder. However, zany scenarios occur as the body just won't stay hidden, and keeps on popping up in multiple places where Kruger is located, leading to him hiding the body again and again while Kruger tries to find the real killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
J. Edward Bromberg
as Henry Kruger
Isabel Randolph
as Alice Kruger
Frank Jenks
as Mack Hogan
Eric Sinclair
as James Kruger
Paul Guilfoyle
as Andy McDonald
Ben Welden
as "Slippery Joe" Clary
Charles Coleman
as Egbert
Eddy Waller
as Desmond
Bess Flowers
as Tribune staff worker (uncredited)
Isabel Withers
as Miss Patterson (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PRC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Missing Corpse about?
A feud between rival newspapermen Kruger (Bromberg) and McDonald (Guilfoyle) goes deadly when blackmailing McDonald ends up murdered and his corpse planted in the trunk of Kruger's car. Good guy Kr...
Who directed The Missing Corpse?
The Missing Corpse was directed by Albert Herman.
How long is The Missing Corpse?
The Missing Corpse has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was The Missing Corpse released?
The Missing Corpse was released on June 1, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Missing Corpse?
The main cast of The Missing Corpse includes J. Edward Bromberg, Isabel Randolph, Frank Jenks, Eric Sinclair, Paul Guilfoyle.