Frank F
3/10A typical B-movie mystery with lots of "here is a clue" hints. The acting is competent but the story does not captivate.
Reviewed on February 27, 2018
Murder by an Aristocrat(1936)
One eye saw it happen! Can YOU solve the...
5.0(2)1h1936-06-13
Mystery
Murder by an Aristocrat Synopsis
A wealthy family is blackmailed. Murder results. And a nurse at the scene of the crime is determined to figure out who-done-it.
Murder by an Aristocrat (1936) is a mystery film directed by Frank McDonald, released on June 13, 1936 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Lyle Talbot, Marguerite Churchill, Virginia Brissac and Joseph Crehan. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank McDonald
- Writers:
- Luci Ward, Roy Chanslor, Mignon G. Eberhart
- Producers:
- Bryan Foy
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur L. Todd
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Murder by an Aristocrat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lyle Talbot
as Allen Carick
Marguerite Churchill
as Sally Keating
Virginia Brissac
as Adela Thatcher
Joseph Crehan
as Hilary Thatcher
Claire Dodd
as Janice Thatcher
William B. Davidson
as Bayard Thatcher
Bill Elliott
as Dave Thatcher
Florence Fair
as Evelyn Thatcher
Stuart Holmes
as Higby
Mary Treen
as Florrie
- Lottie Williams
Lottie Williams
as Emeline
John Eldredge
as John Tweed
Key crew
Directed by Frank McDonald, written by Luci Ward, Roy Chanslor and Mignon G. Eberhart, produced by Bryan Foy.
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Murder by an Aristocrat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Murder by an Aristocrat – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Murder by an Aristocrat?
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The main cast of Murder by an Aristocrat (1936) includes Lyle Talbot, Marguerite Churchill, Virginia Brissac, Joseph Crehan and Claire Dodd. The film was directed by Frank McDonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder by an Aristocrat released?
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Murder by an Aristocrat was released on June 13, 1936 and runs for 1h.
Is Murder by an Aristocrat worth watching?
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Murder by an Aristocrat (1936) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.