Ticket to a Crime (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1934, Ticket to a Crime is a crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 64 minutes. “A FAMOUS DETECTIVE ACCEPTS AN INVITATION TO A MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a jeweler hires a private detective to help him find $50,000 missing from his company, he is murdered while attending a society party; and the private eye, aided by his comely secretary, vies with a bumbling police detective to find the murderer among several suspects, including the dead man's daughter, her current husband, her former husband, and an ex-convict.
Who’s in it. Ticket to a Crime stars Ralph Graves as Clay Holt, Lola Lane as Peggy Cummings, James Burke as Detective Lt. John Aloysius McGinnis and Lois Wilson as Elaine Purdy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Ticket to a Crime has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ticket to a Crime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ticket to a Crime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ticket to a Crime (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ticket to a Crime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ticket to a Crime worth watching?
- Ticket to a Crime holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ticket to a Crime?
- Ticket to a Crime stars Ralph Graves, Lola Lane, James Burke, Lois Wilson and Edward Earle.