Fair Warning (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1937, Fair Warning is a mystery film directed by Norman Foster, running about 70 minutes. “Secret Killer strikes at societies winter resort!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In California's Death Valley a chemistry whiz-kid helps a sheriff track the man who murdered a wealthy mine owner who had been staying at a fancy winter resort.
Who’s in it. Fair Warning stars J. Edward Bromberg as Matthew Jericho, Betty Furness as Kate Farnham, John Payne as Jim Preston and Victor Kilian as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Fair Warning 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 Fair Warning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fair Warning tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fair Warning (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fair Warning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fair Warning worth watching?
- Fair Warning holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fair Warning?
- Fair Warning stars J. Edward Bromberg, Betty Furness, John Payne, Victor Kilian and Gloria Roy.
- When was Fair Warning released?
- Fair Warning was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.