The Hat Box Mystery (1947)

Like-a-Jack-in-the-Box----Murder jumped out and claimed its Victim!

The Hat Box Mystery (1947) poster

Susan Hart, assistant to private detective Russ Ashton, is given a camera concealed in a hat box and assigned to take a picture of a woman. A gun is accidentally hidden in the box and the woman is killed. Susan is charged with murder, but Russ and his less-than-useful associate, Harvard, get on the case.

Director: Lambert Hillyer
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Mystery
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Arthur A. Brooks
Production: Robert L. Lippert Productions, Screen Art Pictures Corp.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Neo-Noir Detective Stories

Keywords

private detective

More Films by Director: Lambert Hillyer
More Films in Genre: Crime, Comedy, Mystery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hat Box Mystery about?
Susan Hart, assistant to private detective Russ Ashton, is given a camera concealed in a hat box and assigned to take a picture of a woman. A gun is accidentally hidden in the box and the woman is killed. Susan is charged with murder, but Russ and his less-than-useful associate, Harvard, get on the case.
Who directed The Hat Box Mystery?
The Hat Box Mystery was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in The Hat Box Mystery?
The Hat Box Mystery stars Tom Neal, Pamela Blake, Allen Jenkins, Virginia Sale, Leonard Penn, Olga Andre.
How long is The Hat Box Mystery?
The Hat Box Mystery has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is The Hat Box Mystery?
The Hat Box Mystery is a Crime, Comedy, Mystery film.
Where was The Hat Box Mystery produced?
The Hat Box Mystery was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Hat Box Mystery?
The themes of The Hat Box Mystery include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories.