The Murder Man
"He knows the truth BUT HE CAN'T TALK!"
Originally released in 1935. The Murder Man is a crime/drama film. directed by Tim Whelan. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Spencer Tracy, Virginia Bruce, and Lionel Atwill
Synopsis
Steve Grey, reporter for the Daily Star, has a habit of scooping all the other papers in town. When Henry Mander is investigated for the murder of his shady business partner, Grey is one step ahead of the police to the extent that he often dictates his story in advance of its actual occurrence. He leads the police through an 'open and shut' case resulting in Mander being tried, convicted and sentenced to death. Columnist Mary Shannon is in love with Steve but she sees him struggle greatly with his last story before Mander's execution. When she starts typing out the story from his recorded dictation, she realizes why.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Murder Man about?
Steve Grey, reporter for the Daily Star, has a habit of scooping all the other papers in town. When Henry Mander is investigated for the murder of his shady business partner, Grey is one step ahead...
Who directed The Murder Man?
The Murder Man was directed by Tim Whelan.
How long is The Murder Man?
The Murder Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Murder Man released?
The Murder Man was released on July 12, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Murder Man?
The main cast of The Murder Man includes Spencer Tracy, Virginia Bruce, Lionel Atwill, Harvey Stephens, Robert Barrat.