Murder on the Blackboard(1934)
Murder on the Blackboard Synopsis
There are plenty of guilty secrets at the school where Hildegarde Withers teaches. When she finds the body of the pretty music teacher, she calls in her old friend Inspector Piper, who promptly arrests the obvious suspect. Clues multiply and everyone looks suspicious as Piper and Miss Withers continue their battle of the sexes.
Murder on the Blackboard (1934) is a comedy and mystery film directed by George Archainbaud, released on June 15, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Edna May Oliver, James Gleason, Bruce Cabot and Gertrude Michael. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- George Archainbaud
- Writers:
- Willis Goldbeck, Stuart Palmer
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Composer:
- Bernhard Kaun
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Murder on the Blackboard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edna May Oliver
as Hildegarde Withers
James Gleason
as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
Bruce Cabot
as Stevens
Gertrude Michael
as Jane Davis
Regis Toomey
as Detective Smiley North
Edgar Kennedy
as Detective Donahue
Tully Marshall
as MacFarland
Jackie Searl
as Leland
Frederick Vogeding
as Otto (as Fredrik Vogeding)
- Barbara Fritchie
Barbara Fritchie
as Louise
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Dr. Von Immen
- Tom Herbert
Tom Herbert
as Detective McTeague
Key crew
Directed by George Archainbaud, written by Willis Goldbeck and Stuart Palmer.
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Murder on the Blackboard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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Murder on the Blackboard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murder on the Blackboard online?
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Murder on the Blackboard (1934) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Murder on the Blackboard?
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The main cast of Murder on the Blackboard (1934) includes Edna May Oliver, James Gleason, Bruce Cabot, Gertrude Michael and Regis Toomey. The film was directed by George Archainbaud. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder on the Blackboard released?
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Murder on the Blackboard was released on June 15, 1934 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Murder on the Blackboard worth watching?
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Murder on the Blackboard (1934) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.