Bureau of Missing Persons(1933)
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Bureau of Missing Persons Synopsis
A young woman goes to the police looking for her missing husband. When it turns out her husband is both a murder victim and a bachelor - and that she is the primary suspect - tough cop Butch Saunders comes up with a scheme to crack the case.
Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) is a crime, comedy and drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth, released on September 16, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Bette Davis, Lewis Stone, Pat O'Brien and Glenda Farrell. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Del Ruth
- Writers:
- Carol Bird, Robert Presnell Sr., John H. Ayers
- Producers:
- Henry Blanke
- Cinematographer:
- Barney McGill
- Production:
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Bureau of Missing Persons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Davis
as Norma Roberts
Lewis Stone
as Police Captain Webb
Pat O'Brien
as Detective Butch Saunders
Glenda Farrell
as Belle Howard Saunders
Allen Jenkins
as Detective Joe Musik
Ruth Donnelly
as Gwendolyn 'Pete' Harris
Hugh Herbert
as Detective Hank Slade
Alan Dinehart
as Therme Roberts
Marjorie Gateson
as Mrs. Paul
Tad Alexander
as Caesar Paul
Noel Francis
as Alice Crane
Wallis Clark
as Mr. Paul
Key crew
Directed by Roy Del Ruth, written by Carol Bird, Robert Presnell Sr. and John H. Ayers, produced by Henry Blanke.
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Bureau of Missing Persons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 19 ratings.
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Bureau of Missing Persons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bureau of Missing Persons online?
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Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bureau of Missing Persons?
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The main cast of Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) includes Bette Davis, Lewis Stone, Pat O'Brien, Glenda Farrell and Allen Jenkins. The film was directed by Roy Del Ruth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bureau of Missing Persons released?
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Bureau of Missing Persons was released on September 16, 1933 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Bureau of Missing Persons worth watching?
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Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.