Scattergood Survives a Murder (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1942, Scattergood Survives a Murder is a mystery film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 66 minutes. “HORSE SENSE vs. "CAT" KILLER” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rural sage Scattergood Baines (Guy Kibbee) shows big-city newsman how to solve a mystery.
Who’s in it. Scattergood Survives a Murder stars Guy Kibbee as Scattergood Baines, John Archer as Dunker Gilson, Margaret Hayes as Gail Barclay and Wallace Ford as Wally Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Scattergood Survives a Murder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scattergood Survives a Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scattergood Survives a Murder tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scattergood Survives a Murder (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scattergood Survives a Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scattergood Survives a Murder worth watching?
- Scattergood Survives a Murder holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scattergood Survives a Murder?
- Scattergood Survives a Murder stars Guy Kibbee, John Archer, Margaret Hayes, Wallace Ford and Spencer Charters.
- When was Scattergood Survives a Murder released?
- Scattergood Survives a Murder was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.