The Body Vanished (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, The Body Vanished is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Walter Tennyson, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. A Scotland Yard inspector and his reporter friend arrive on vacation in a small village and are immediately involved in what is claimed to be a murder but the body has disappeared, leaving it to the inspector to find the body, determine the motive and find the killer.
Who’s in it. The Body Vanished stars Anthony Hulme as Rodney Paine, C. Denier Warren as Pip Piper, Ernest Sefton as Sgt. Hopkins and Evelyn Foster as Miss Casson (as Eve Foster), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Body Vanished has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Body Vanished page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Body Vanished tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Body Vanished (1939)?
- In US, The Body Vanished is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Body Vanished worth watching?
- The Body Vanished holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Body Vanished?
- The Body Vanished stars Anthony Hulme, C. Denier Warren, Ernest Sefton, Evelyn Foster and Frank Atkinson.
- When was The Body Vanished released?
- The Body Vanished was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.