Shake Hands with Murder (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1944, Shake Hands with Murder is a comedy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Albert Herman, running about 62 minutes. “Stone Bonds, Sudden Death, THRILLS...CHILLS...It's Riddled with Riotous Hilarity!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A female bail-bond broker and her partner help an accused embezzler prove his innocence. Having the body of the embezzler's late business partner pop up doesn't help matters.
Who’s in it. Shake Hands with Murder stars Frank Jenks as Eddie Jones, Iris Adrian as Patsy Brent, Douglas Fowley as Steve Morgan and Jack Raymond as Joe Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shake Hands with Murder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shake Hands with Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shake Hands with Murder tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shake Hands with Murder (1944)?
- In US, Shake Hands with Murder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shake Hands with Murder worth watching?
- Shake Hands with Murder holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shake Hands with Murder?
- Shake Hands with Murder stars Frank Jenks, Iris Adrian, Douglas Fowley, Jack Raymond and Juan de la Cruz.
- When was Shake Hands with Murder released?
- Shake Hands with Murder was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.