Murder on the Roof (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1930, Murder on the Roof is a mystery film directed by George B. Seitz, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. This primarily two-set programmer has a has-been criminal lawyer, Anthony Sommers (William V. Mong) wrongly accused of murder and follows the efforts of his daughter, Molly Sommers (Dorothy Revier), a nightclub singer and two newspapers reporters, Ted Palmer (David Newell) and the inaptly-named Drinkwater (Raymond Hatton), posing as a drunk, to clear him.
Who’s in it. Murder on the Roof stars Dorothy Revier as Molly, Raymond Hatton as Drinkwater, Margaret Livingston as Marcia and David Newell as Ted Palmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Murder on the Roof 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 Murder on the Roof page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder on the Roof tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder on the Roof (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder on the Roof change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder on the Roof worth watching?
- Murder on the Roof holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Murder on the Roof?
- Murder on the Roof stars Dorothy Revier, Raymond Hatton, Margaret Livingston, David Newell and Paul Porcasi.
- When was Murder on the Roof released?
- Murder on the Roof was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.