Melody of a Murder (1944)
A woman is found strangled in her shop. Shortly after, another murder is committed. Perhaps the most terrifying is that the both girls' name is Sonja. The police is convinced it's the same killer and at each scene is heard a woman singing the same song. A song which is soon dubbed the 'murder melody.'
Director: Bodil Ipsen
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: March 31, 1944
Cast
- Gull-Maj Norin - Odette Margot / Sonja
- Poul Reichhardt - Max Stenberg
- Angelo Bruun - Louis Valdini
- Else Petersen - Mrs. Baunsø
- Ib Schønberg - Theatre director Perm
- Peter Nielsen - Assistant Detective Baunsø
- Karen Poulsen - Flora Kristiansen
- Petrine Sonne - Sonja Bohman
- Charles Wilken - Boarding House Host
- Per Buckhøj - Markussen
Screenplay
Music: Erik Fiehn
Cinematography: Valdemar Christensen
Editing: Carl H. Petersen, Valdemar Christensen
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries
Keywords
film noir, whodunit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Melody of a Murder about?
- A woman is found strangled in her shop. Shortly after, another murder is committed. Perhaps the most terrifying is that the both girls' name is Sonja. The police is convinced it's the same killer and at each scene is heard a woman singing the same song. A song which is soon dubbed the 'murder melody.'
- Who directed Melody of a Murder?
- Melody of a Murder was directed by Bodil Ipsen.
- Who stars in Melody of a Murder?
- Melody of a Murder stars Gull-Maj Norin, Poul Reichhardt, Angelo Bruun, Else Petersen, Ib Schønberg, Peter Nielsen.
- How long is Melody of a Murder?
- Melody of a Murder has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Melody of a Murder?
- Melody of a Murder is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Melody of a Murder produced?
- Melody of a Murder was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of Melody of a Murder?
- The themes of Melody of a Murder include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries.