Over My Dead Body (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, Over My Dead Body is a comedy and mystery film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 68 minutes. “A Berle's Best Friend... Is His Murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Berle plays a mystery writer who forever writes himself into corners and is never able to finish a story. While visiting his wife (Mary Beth Hughes) at the office where she works, Berle overhears several men discussing the suicide of a coworker. Struck with a brilliant notion, Berle decides to confess to the murder of the dead man, certain that he'll be able to wriggle out of the situation and thereby have plenty of material for a story.
Who’s in it. Over My Dead Body stars Milton Berle as Jason Cordry, Mary Beth Hughes as Patricia Cordry aka Pat Preston, Reginald Denny as Richard 'Dick' Brenner and Frank Orth as Detective, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over My Dead Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over My Dead Body tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over My Dead Body (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Over My Dead Body change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Over My Dead Body?
- Over My Dead Body stars Milton Berle, Mary Beth Hughes, Reginald Denny, Frank Orth and William B. Davidson.
- When was Over My Dead Body released?
- Over My Dead Body was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.