Criminal Investigator (1942)
EXCITEMENT - SUSPENSE - MYSTERY... all set the stage for one of the biggest "News Stories" of the year!
A reporter investigates the murder of a showgirl, who was the widow of a millionaire. While digging in to the mysterious murder of a showgirl (Vivian Wilcox), intrepid reporter Bob Martin (Robert Lowery) uncovers a connection between that case and another one he's been working on. An inmate (Lawrence Creighton) holds the key to the crime, but there's one problem: He's deaf and mute. Meanwhile, the murderers (Jan Wiley and Charlie Hall) appear to be working for a very powerful person.
Director: Jean Yarbrough
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: October 23, 1942
Cast
- Robert Lowery - Bob Martin
- Edith Fellows - Ellen
- John Miljan - Edward Judson
- Jan Wiley - Miss Drake
- Charles Jordan - Brannigan
- Gloria Faye - Bella
- Paul Bryar - Stuart
- George O'Hanlon - Powers
- Dick Elliott - Ed Brandt (uncredited)
- Lawrence Creighton - Black
Screenplay
- Edmond Kelso (Story)
- George Jeske (Story)
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
murder, reporter
More Films by Director: Jean Yarbrough
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Criminal Investigator about?
- A reporter investigates the murder of a showgirl, who was the widow of a millionaire. While digging in to the mysterious murder of a showgirl (Vivian Wilcox), intrepid reporter Bob Martin (Robert Lowery) uncovers a connection between that case and another one he's been working on. An inmate (Lawrence Creighton) holds the key to the crime, but there's one problem: He's deaf and mute. Meanwhile, the murderers (Jan Wiley and Charlie Hall) appear to be working for a very powerful person.
- Who directed Criminal Investigator?
- Criminal Investigator was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
- Who stars in Criminal Investigator?
- Criminal Investigator stars Robert Lowery, Edith Fellows, John Miljan, Jan Wiley, Charles Jordan, Gloria Faye.
- How long is Criminal Investigator?
- Criminal Investigator has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Criminal Investigator?
- Criminal Investigator is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Criminal Investigator produced?
- Criminal Investigator was produced in United States of America.