Murder Is My Beat (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1955, Murder Is My Beat is a crime and mystery film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 77 minutes. “ONE LOOK from a speeding train! ONE SCREAM from a frightened girl! ONE CHANCE to turn the tables on murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Dean's body is found face down in the fireplace, burned beyond recognition. Nightclub-singer Eden Lane is convicted of the crime. She is escorted to prison by one of the arresting detectives when she convinces him that she just spotted the murderer outside their train.
Who’s in it. Murder Is My Beat stars Paul Langton as Ray Patrick, Barbara Payton as Eden Lane, Robert Shayne as Bert Rawley and Selena Royle as Beatrice Abbott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Murder Is My Beat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder Is My Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder Is My Beat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder Is My Beat (1955)?
- In US, Murder Is My Beat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder Is My Beat worth watching?
- Murder Is My Beat holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder Is My Beat?
- Murder Is My Beat stars Paul Langton, Barbara Payton, Robert Shayne, Selena Royle and Roy Gordon.
- When was Murder Is My Beat released?
- Murder Is My Beat was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.