The Mystery Man (1935)
Stark Drama! A Shadow Creeping Through the Night!
Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.
Director: Ray McCarey
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: February 12, 1935
Cast
- Robert Armstrong - Larry Doyle
- Maxine Doyle - Anne Ogilvie
- Henry Kolker - Ellwyn A. 'Jo-Jo' Jonas
- LeRoy Mason - The Eel, Gangster
- James Burke - Managing Editor Marvin
- Guy Usher - District Attorney Johnson
- James P. Burtis - Whalen
- Monte Collins - Dunn, Reporter
- Sam Lufkin - Weeks
- Otto Fries - Nate, Pawnbroker
Screenplay
- Rollo Lloyd (Screenplay)
- John W. Krafft (Screenplay)
- Tate Finn (Story)
- William A. Johnston (Adaptation)
Music: Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Editing: Carl Pierson
Production: Paul Malvern Productions, Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
newspaper man, murder suspect
More Films by Director: Ray McCarey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mystery Man about?
- Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.
- Who directed The Mystery Man?
- The Mystery Man was directed by Ray McCarey.
- Who stars in The Mystery Man?
- The Mystery Man stars Robert Armstrong, Maxine Doyle, Henry Kolker, LeRoy Mason, James Burke, Guy Usher.
- How long is The Mystery Man?
- The Mystery Man has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Mystery Man?
- The Mystery Man is a Crime, Mystery, Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was The Mystery Man produced?
- The Mystery Man was produced in United States of America.