Criminal Investigator (1942): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1942 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1942, Criminal Investigator is a drama and krimi film directed by Jean Yarbrough, running about 61 minutes. “EXCITEMENT - SUSPENSE - MYSTERY... all set the stage for one of the biggest "News Stories" of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter investigates the murder of a showgirl, who was the widow of a millionaire. While digging in to the mysterious murder of a showgirl (Vivian Wilcox), intrepid reporter Bob Martin (Robert Lowery) uncovers a connection between that case and another one he's been working on. An inmate (Lawrence Creighton) holds the key to the crime, but there's one problem: He's deaf and mute. Meanwhile, the murderers (Jan Wiley and Charlie Hall) appear to be working for a very powerful person.
Who’s in it. Criminal Investigator stars Robert Lowery as Bob Martin, Edith Fellows as Ellen, John Miljan as Edward Judson and Jan Wiley as Miss Drake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Criminal Investigator has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Criminal Investigator page.
If you liked it. Fans of Criminal Investigator tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Criminal Investigator (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Criminal Investigator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Criminal Investigator worth watching?
- Criminal Investigator holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Criminal Investigator?
- Criminal Investigator stars Robert Lowery, Edith Fellows, John Miljan, Jan Wiley and Charles Jordan.
- When was Criminal Investigator released?
- Criminal Investigator was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.