The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery (1950)
The story evolves around a radio panel game show "Twenty Questions." The panel is challenged with an anonymous question. The answer leads to a series of murders in which the killer uses the programme to name his victims in advance. Two reporters spot a link between them and enlist the aid of the panel in trapping the guilty party.
Director: Paul L. Stein
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 31, 1950
Cast
- Robert Beatty - Bob Beacham
- Rona Anderson - Mary Game
- Clifford Evans - Tom Harmon
- Edward Lexy - Det. Insp. Charlton
- Olga Lindo - Olive Tavy
- Daphne Padel - Self - The Twenty Questions Team
- Jeanne De Casalis - Self - The Twenty Questions Team guest artiste
- Jack Train - Self - The Twenty Questions Team
- Stewart MacPherson - Self - The Twenty Questions Team
- Norman Hackforth - Self - The Twenty Questions Team 'Mystery Voice'
Screenplay
- Victor Katona (Screenplay)
- Patrick Kirwan (Screenplay)
Music: Hans May
Cinematography: Ernest Palmer
Editing: Gerald Thomas
Production: Pax Films, Pendennis Productions, Grand National Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Murder Clue Hunt
Keywords
radio program, serial killer
More Films by Director: Paul L. Stein
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery about?
- The story evolves around a radio panel game show "Twenty Questions." The panel is challenged with an anonymous question. The answer leads to a series of murders in which the killer uses the programme to name his victims in advance. Two reporters spot a link between them and enlist the aid of the panel in trapping the guilty party.
- Who directed The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery?
- The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery was directed by Paul L. Stein.
- Who stars in The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery?
- The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery stars Robert Beatty, Rona Anderson, Clifford Evans, Edward Lexy, Olga Lindo, Daphne Padel.
- How long is The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery?
- The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery?
- The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery is a Mystery, Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery produced?
- The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery?
- The themes of The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery include: Serial Murder Clue Hunt.