Mystery House (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1938, Mystery House is a crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Noel M. Smith, running about 56 minutes. “Who will be the killer's next victim?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Hubert Kingery, a banker, is found shot dead with a gun in his hand, his daughter refuses to believe it is a suicide. With the help of a detective, she hopes to get to the bottom of the case.
Who’s in it. Mystery House stars Dick Purcell as Lance O'Leary, Ann Sheridan as Nurse Sarah Keate, Anne Nagel as Gwen Kingery and William Hopper as Lal Killian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Mystery House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mystery House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mystery House (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mystery House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mystery House worth watching?
- Mystery House holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mystery House?
- Mystery House stars Dick Purcell, Ann Sheridan, Anne Nagel, William Hopper and Anthony Averill.
- When was Mystery House released?
- Mystery House was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.