The Murder Man (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1935, The Murder Man is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Tim Whelan, running about 69 minutes. “He knows the truth BUT HE CAN'T TALK!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steve Grey, reporter for the Daily Star, has a habit of scooping all the other papers in town. When Henry Mander is investigated for the murder of his shady business partner, Grey is one step ahead of the police to the extent that he often dictates his story in advance of its actual occurrence. He leads the police through an 'open and shut' case resulting in Mander being tried, convicted and sentenced to death. Columnist Mary Shannon is in love with Steve but she sees him struggle greatly with his last story before Mander's execution. When she starts typing out the story from his recorded dictation, she realizes why.
Who’s in it. The Murder Man stars Spencer Tracy as Steven 'Steve' Grey, Virginia Bruce as Mary Shannon, Lionel Atwill as Captain Cole and Harvey Stephens as Henry Mander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Murder Man 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 The Murder Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Murder Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Murder Man (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Murder Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Murder Man worth watching?
- The Murder Man holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Murder Man?
- The Murder Man stars Spencer Tracy, Virginia Bruce, Lionel Atwill, Harvey Stephens and Robert Barrat.