Mystery Street (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1950, Mystery Street is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Sturges, running about 93 minutes. “MYSTERY STREET will thrill you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young woman's skeletal remains turn up on a Massachusetts beach, Barnstable cop Peter Moralas teams with Boston police and uses forensics, with the help of a Harvard professor, to determine the woman's identity, how she died, and who killed her.
Who’s in it. Mystery Street stars Ricardo Montalban as Peter Moralas, Sally Forrest as Grace Shanway, Bruce Bennett as Dr. McAdoo and Elsa Lanchester as Mrs. Smerrling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mystery Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mystery Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mystery Street (1950)?
- In US, Mystery Street is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mystery Street worth watching?
- Mystery Street holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mystery Street?
- Mystery Street stars Ricardo Montalban, Sally Forrest, Bruce Bennett, Elsa Lanchester and Marshall Thompson.
- When was Mystery Street released?
- Mystery Street was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.