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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1931-07-21
Languageen
Runtime1h 16m
Production

Paramount Pictures

6.4(11)
•1931•1h 16m

Murder by the Clock

"Three Murders Done-But Only Two Persons Die!"

HorrorMystery

Overview

A policeman investigates a woman's link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.

Writing & Screenplay
Charles Beahan

Principal Cast

12 credited
William 'Stage' Boyd
William 'Stage' BoydLt. Valcour
Lilyan Tashman
Lilyan TashmanLaura Endicott
Irving Pichel
Irving PichelPhilip Endicott
Regis Toomey
Regis ToomeyOffice Cassidy
Sally O'Neil
Sally O'NeilJane, a Maid
Blanche Friderici
Blanche FridericiJulia Endicott
Walter McGrail
Walter McGrailHerbert Endicott
Lester Vail
Lester VailThomas Hollander
Martha Mattox
Martha MattoxMiss Roberts
Frank Sheridan
Frank SheridanChief of Police

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