Murder with Pictures (1936)

Forty Witnesses Saw the Killing, But Not One Could Pick the Killer!

Murder with Pictures (1936) poster

Suspected crime boss Nate Girard beats a murder rap, and newspaper photog Kent Murdock is on the story. Girard and lawyer Redfield throw a party for the news men where Murdock romances a mystery woman who confronted Girard in front of him, but Murdock's fiancée Hester shows up. After they return to his apartment, have a fight, and she leaves, the mystery woman slips in and begs for his help. Police Inspector Bacon and the cops show up, looking for the mystery woman; Murdock hides her. Murdock goes with the cops to discuss the murder the woman is suspected of. Bacon explains (in flashback) how some photogs were setting up a shot with Girard and Redfield. When the flashbulbs popped, Redfield keeled over dead and the woman, Meg Archer, fled while the newsmen ran out to phone their papers. The newsmen (who were rounded up later as thoroly as possible) are taken into police custody, except for Murdock (who wasn't at the scene), who is given a cap on the sly by rival McGoogin. Altho ...

Director: Charles Barton
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Friedrich Hollaender, Phil Boutelje, Victor Young
Cinematography: Ted Tetzlaff
Editing: James Smith
Production: Paramount Pictures
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

camera, murder, criminal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murder with Pictures about?
Suspected crime boss Nate Girard beats a murder rap, and newspaper photog Kent Murdock is on the story. Girard and lawyer Redfield throw a party for the news men where Murdock romances a mystery woman who confronted Girard in front of him, but Murdock's fiancée Hester shows up. After they return to his apartment, have a fight, and she leaves, the mystery woman slips in and begs for his help. Police Inspector Bacon and the cops show up, looking for the mystery woman; Murdock hides her. Murdock goes with the cops to discuss the murder the woman is suspected of. Bacon explains (in flashback) how some photogs were setting up a shot with Girard and Redfield. When the flashbulbs popped, Redfield keeled over dead and the woman, Meg Archer, fled while the newsmen ran out to phone their papers. The newsmen (who were rounded up later as thoroly as possible) are taken into police custody, except for Murdock (who wasn't at the scene), who is given a cap on the sly by rival McGoogin. Altho ...
Who directed Murder with Pictures?
Murder with Pictures was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Murder with Pictures?
Murder with Pictures stars Lew Ayres, Gail Patrick, Paul Kelly, Benny Baker, Ernest Cossart, Onslow Stevens.
How long is Murder with Pictures?
Murder with Pictures has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
What genre is Murder with Pictures?
Murder with Pictures is a Crime, Mystery film.
Where was Murder with Pictures produced?
Murder with Pictures was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Murder with Pictures?
The themes of Murder with Pictures include: Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt.