The Invisible Killer (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1939, The Invisible Killer is a mystery film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 63 minutes. “They Broadcast Her Obituary... But She Was Still Alive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reporter Sue Walker has too much inside information on the local gambling rackets to suit her sweetheart, Detective Lieutenant Jerry Brown, chief of the police Homicide Squad. When the call comes in that there has been a killing at Lefty Ross' place, a notorious gambling joint, Jerry is peeved when Sue beats him there. He discovers that gambler Jimmy Clark was killed as he answered a telephone call, and his body is riddled with bullets but Jerry can't find any weapon. Sue is amazed to see Gloria Cunningham there. Gloria's father is one of the town's leading reformers and she is engaged to District Attorney Richard Sutton. Ross decides to give Sutton all the information he needs and makes an appointment to go to Sutton's home. Once there, Ross is called to the telephone before he can give any information, and is killed in the same mysterious manner as Jimmy Clark.
Who’s in it. The Invisible Killer stars Grace Bradley as Sue Walker, Roland Drew as Lt. Jerry Brown, William Newell as Det. Sgt. Pat Dugan and Alex Callam as Arthur Enslee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Invisible Killer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invisible Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invisible Killer tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invisible Killer (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Invisible Killer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Invisible Killer worth watching?
- The Invisible Killer holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invisible Killer?
- The Invisible Killer stars Grace Bradley, Roland Drew, William Newell, Alex Callam and Frank Coletti.
- When was The Invisible Killer released?
- The Invisible Killer was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.