Death on the Diamond (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1934, Death on the Diamond is a drama and mystery film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 71 minutes. “Love finds a way--to solve the most baffling mystery in sports history!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pop Clark is about to lose his baseball team, unless they can win the pennant so he can pay off debts. He hires ace player Larry Kelly to ensure the victory. As well as rival teams, mobsters are trying to prevent the wins, and as the pennant race nears the end, Pop's star players begin to be killed, on and off the field. Can Larry romance Pop's daughter, win enough games, and still have time to stop a murderer before he strikes more than three times?
Who’s in it. Death on the Diamond stars Robert Young as Larry Kelly, Madge Evans as Frances Clark, Nat Pendleton as 'Truck' Hogan and Ted Healy as Terrence 'Terry' / 'Crawfish' O'Toole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Death on the Diamond has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death on the Diamond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death on the Diamond tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death on the Diamond (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death on the Diamond change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death on the Diamond worth watching?
- Death on the Diamond holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death on the Diamond?
- Death on the Diamond stars Robert Young, Madge Evans, Nat Pendleton, Ted Healy and C. Henry Gordon.
- When was Death on the Diamond released?
- Death on the Diamond was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.