Murder Over New York (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Murder Over New York is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Harry Lachman, running about 65 minutes. “«Exciting thrilling!»” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Charlie's old friend from Scotland Yard is murdered when they attend a police convention in New York, Chan picks up the case he was working on.
Who’s in it. Murder Over New York stars Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Marjorie Weaver as Patricia Shaw, Victor Sen Yung as Jimmy Chan and Robert Lowery as David Elliot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Murder Over New York has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder Over New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder Over New York tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder Over New York (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder Over New York change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder Over New York worth watching?
- Murder Over New York holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder Over New York?
- Murder Over New York stars Sidney Toler, Marjorie Weaver, Victor Sen Yung, Robert Lowery and Ricardo Cortez.
- When was Murder Over New York released?
- Murder Over New York was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.