Grief Street (1931)
Spectacular drama behind the scenes. The story of the love-life of a great Broadway star.
A reporter helps the police investigate the murder of a disagreeable and philandering actor who is found strangled to death in his theater dressing room with its door and window locked from the inside.
Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Romance
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: October 1, 1931
Cast
- John Holland - Jim Ryan
- Barbara Kent - Jean Royce
- Raymond Largay - Police Capt. Blake
- James P. Burtis - Police Sgt. Jardine
- Lillian Rich - Pamela Gregory
- Lafe McKee - Michael, theater watchman
- Lloyd Whitlock - Frank Murray
- Larry Steers - Ralph Burns
- Dorothy Christy - Ethel Wynn Merle
- Crauford Kent - Alvin Merle
Screenplay
- Arthur Hoerl (Story)
Cinematography: M.A. Andersen
Editing: Richard Thorpe
Production: Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt
Keywords
murder, pre-code, stage manager
More Films by Director: Richard Thorpe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grief Street about?
- A reporter helps the police investigate the murder of a disagreeable and philandering actor who is found strangled to death in his theater dressing room with its door and window locked from the inside.
- Who directed Grief Street?
- Grief Street was directed by Richard Thorpe.
- Who stars in Grief Street?
- Grief Street stars John Holland, Barbara Kent, Raymond Largay, James P. Burtis, Lillian Rich, Lafe McKee.
- How long is Grief Street?
- Grief Street has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Grief Street?
- Grief Street is a Crime, Mystery, Romance film.
- Where was Grief Street produced?
- Grief Street was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Grief Street?
- The themes of Grief Street include: Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt.