Moonlight Murder (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1936, Moonlight Murder is a comedy, mystery and music film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 65 minutes. “20,000 eyes looked - and no one saw!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An escaped lunatic, a mysterious swami, and various lovers all have designs on a famous opera singer.
Who’s in it. Moonlight Murder stars Chester Morris as Steve Farrell, Madge Evans as Toni Adams, Leo Carrillo as Gino D'Acosta and Frank McHugh as William, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Moonlight Murder 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 Moonlight Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonlight Murder tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonlight Murder (1936)?
- In US, Moonlight Murder 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 Moonlight Murder worth watching?
- Moonlight Murder holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moonlight Murder?
- Moonlight Murder stars Chester Morris, Madge Evans, Leo Carrillo, Frank McHugh and Benita Hume.