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Murder by the Clock (1931)

NR · 1931-07-21 · 1h 16m · EN
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Three Murders Done-But Only Two Persons Die!

A policeman (William Boyd) investigates a woman's (Lilyan Tashman) link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.

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Edward SlomanDirector

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William 'Stage' BoydWilliam 'Stage' BoydLt. ValcourLilyan TashmanLilyan TashmanLaura EndicottIrving PichelIrving PichelPhilip EndicottRegis ToomeyRegis ToomeyOffice CassidySally O'NeilSally O'NeilJane, a MaidBlanche FridericiBlanche FridericiJulia EndicottWalter McGrailWalter McGrailHerbert EndicottLester VailLester VailThomas HollanderMartha MattoxMartha MattoxMiss RobertsFrank SheridanFrank SheridanChief of PoliceGuy OliverGuy OliverWatchmanFrederick SullivanFrederick SullivanMedical Examiner

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CemeteryMaidFingerprints

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Genre affinityHorror · MysteryTheme affinityCemetery · Maid · FingerprintsNarrative complexityMysteryPacingShortDirector preference384710Actor preference174481 · 350492 · 295518

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Frequently asked questions about Murder by the Clock

What is Murder by the Clock about?

A policeman (William Boyd) investigates a woman's (Lilyan Tashman) link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.

How long is Murder by the Clock?

Murder by the Clock has a runtime of 76 minutes.