My Grandfather's Clock (1934)
At Phwitterby-on-Thames, England, a murder has occurred and Philo Holmes and Dr. Watkins are out to investigate it. It seems as though there was a second will and changes have been made as to who will receive what. Philo is the ace detective, and he brings everyone from the nightclub to see him solve the case.
Director: Felix E. Feist
Genre: Music, Mystery, Comedy
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: October 27, 1934
Cast
- Franklin Pangborn - Dr. Watkins
- Charles Judels - Philo Holmes
- William Tannen - Ronny Belvedere
- Pauline Brooks - Lucy Willoughby
- Mischa Auer - Servant (uncredited)
- Phil Dunham - Night Club Reveller (uncredited)
- Sarah Edwards - Housekeeper (uncredited)
- Otto Hoffman - Grandfather Willoughby (uncredited)
- Colin Kenny - Detective at Crime Scene (uncredited)
- C. Montague Shaw - Luther Butts, Barrister Victim (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Felix E. Feist (Screenplay)
Music: Felix E. Feist
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
clock, musical, last will and testament, murder mystery, crime musical, short film, who dun it
More Films by Director: Felix E. Feist
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Grandfather's Clock about?
- At Phwitterby-on-Thames, England, a murder has occurred and Philo Holmes and Dr. Watkins are out to investigate it. It seems as though there was a second will and changes have been made as to who will receive what. Philo is the ace detective, and he brings everyone from the nightclub to see him solve the case.
- Who directed My Grandfather's Clock?
- My Grandfather's Clock was directed by Felix E. Feist.
- Who stars in My Grandfather's Clock?
- My Grandfather's Clock stars Franklin Pangborn, Charles Judels, William Tannen, Pauline Brooks, Mischa Auer, Phil Dunham.
- How long is My Grandfather's Clock?
- My Grandfather's Clock has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is My Grandfather's Clock?
- My Grandfather's Clock is a Music, Mystery, Comedy film.
- Where was My Grandfather's Clock produced?
- My Grandfather's Clock was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of My Grandfather's Clock?
- The themes of My Grandfather's Clock include: Musical Spectacle.