Murder on the Roof (1930)
The Hit of the Year!
This primarily two-set programmer has a has-been criminal lawyer, Anthony Sommers (William V. Mong) wrongly accused of murder and follows the efforts of his daughter, Molly Sommers (Dorothy Revier), a nightclub singer and two newspapers reporters, Ted Palmer (David Newell) and the inaptly-named Drinkwater (Raymond Hatton), posing as a drunk, to clear him.
Director: George B. Seitz
Genre: Mystery
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 29, 1930
Cast
- Dorothy Revier - Molly
- Raymond Hatton - Drinkwater
- Margaret Livingston - Marcia
- David Newell - Ted Palmer
- Paul Porcasi - Joe Carozzo
- Virginia Brown Faire - Monica
- William V. Mong - Anthony Sommers
- Louis Natheaux - Victor
- Fred Kelsey - Ryan
- Richard Cramer - Joe Larkin
Screenplay
- F. Hugh Herbert (Screenplay)
- F. Hugh Herbert (Adaptation)
- Edward Doherty (Story)
Editing: Robert Jahns
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
newspaper reporter, nightclub singer, framed for murder, criminal lawyer
More Films by Director: George B. Seitz
More Films in Genre: Mystery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Murder on the Roof about?
- This primarily two-set programmer has a has-been criminal lawyer, Anthony Sommers (William V. Mong) wrongly accused of murder and follows the efforts of his daughter, Molly Sommers (Dorothy Revier), a nightclub singer and two newspapers reporters, Ted Palmer (David Newell) and the inaptly-named Drinkwater (Raymond Hatton), posing as a drunk, to clear him.
- Who directed Murder on the Roof?
- Murder on the Roof was directed by George B. Seitz.
- Who stars in Murder on the Roof?
- Murder on the Roof stars Dorothy Revier, Raymond Hatton, Margaret Livingston, David Newell, Paul Porcasi, Virginia Brown Faire.
- How long is Murder on the Roof?
- Murder on the Roof has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Murder on the Roof?
- Murder on the Roof is a Mystery film.
- Where was Murder on the Roof produced?
- Murder on the Roof was produced in United States of America.