The Missing Corpse (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, The Missing Corpse is a comedy and mystery film directed by Albert Herman, running about 62 minutes. “The Body Was A.W.O.L.... and a House Party was on the loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A feud between rival newspapermen Kruger (Bromberg) and McDonald (Guilfoyle) goes deadly when blackmailing McDonald ends up murdered and his corpse planted in the trunk of Kruger's car. Good guy Kruger attempts to hide McDonald's body, with the help of chauffeur Hogan (Jenks), to keep from being charged with murder. However, zany scenarios occur as the body just won't stay hidden, and keeps on popping up in multiple places where Kruger is located, leading to him hiding the body again and again while Kruger tries to find the real killer.
Who’s in it. The Missing Corpse stars J. Edward Bromberg as Henry Kruger, Isabel Randolph as Alice Kruger, Frank Jenks as Mack Hogan and Paul Guilfoyle as Andy McDonald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Missing Corpse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Missing Corpse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Missing Corpse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Missing Corpse (1945)?
- In US, The Missing Corpse is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Missing Corpse worth watching?
- The Missing Corpse holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Missing Corpse?
- The Missing Corpse stars J. Edward Bromberg, Isabel Randolph, Frank Jenks, Paul Guilfoyle and Eric Sinclair.
- When was The Missing Corpse released?
- The Missing Corpse was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.