Bureau of Missing Persons (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1933, Bureau of Missing Persons is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 73 minutes. “SHAME is responsible for the "amnesia" plague which has swept America!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Butch Saunders has been transferred to Missing Persons because he was too brutal in other police work...
Who’s in it. Bureau of Missing Persons stars Bette Davis as Norma Roberts, Lewis Stone as Police Captain Webb, Pat O’Brien as Detective Butch Saunders and Glenda Farrell as Belle Howard Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bureau of Missing Persons 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 Bureau of Missing Persons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bureau of Missing Persons tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bureau of Missing Persons (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bureau of Missing Persons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bureau of Missing Persons worth watching?
- Bureau of Missing Persons holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bureau of Missing Persons?
- Bureau of Missing Persons stars Bette Davis, Lewis Stone, Pat O’Brien, Glenda Farrell and Allen Jenkins.
- When was Bureau of Missing Persons released?
- Bureau of Missing Persons was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.