Murder in the Fleet (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, Murder in the Fleet is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 69 minutes. “YOU NAME THE KILLER!...Join the thousand men on the warship who saw Duval die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A traitor is lurking somewhere aboard the USS Carolina, and Lt. Tom Randolph is determined to find the offender. First a revolutionary new piece of technology -- an electric firing device -- is sabotaged. Then one of the cruiser's crew is murdered. In order to catch the killer, the captain locks down the ship. With foreign dignitaries, corporate goons and even Tom's girlfriend, Betty, trapped on the vessel, there is no shortage of suspects.
Who’s in it. Murder in the Fleet stars Robert Taylor as Lieutenant Tom Randolph, Jean Parker as Betty Lansing, Ted Healy as Mac O'Neill and Una Merkel as 'Toots' Timmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Murder in the Fleet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder in the Fleet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder in the Fleet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder in the Fleet (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder in the Fleet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder in the Fleet worth watching?
- Murder in the Fleet holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder in the Fleet?
- Murder in the Fleet stars Robert Taylor, Jean Parker, Ted Healy, Una Merkel and Nat Pendleton.
- When was Murder in the Fleet released?
- Murder in the Fleet was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.