Up for Murder (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1931, Up for Murder is a drama film directed by Monta Bell, running about 68 minutes. “The man who kills for a woman's honor must die to defend his own!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young reporter accidentially kills his newspaper's editor in a fight over the publisher's mistress, who is also the paper's society editor.
Who’s in it. Up for Murder stars Lew Ayres as Robert Marshall, Genevieve Tobin as Myra Deane, Purnell Pratt as William Winter and Richard Tucker as Cyril Herk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Up for 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 Up for Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up for Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up for Murder (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Up for Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Up for Murder worth watching?
- Up for Murder holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up for Murder?
- Up for Murder stars Lew Ayres, Genevieve Tobin, Purnell Pratt, Richard Tucker and Frank McHugh.
- When was Up for Murder released?
- Up for Murder was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.