Murder on the Roof(1930)
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Murder on the Roof Synopsis
This primarily two-set programmer has a has-been criminal lawyer, Anthony Sommers (William V. Mong) wrongly accused of murder and follows the efforts of his daughter, Molly Sommers (Dorothy Revier), a nightclub singer and two newspapers reporters, Ted Palmer (David Newell) and the inaptly-named Drinkwater (Raymond Hatton), posing as a drunk, to clear him.
Murder on the Roof (1930) is a mystery film directed by George B. Seitz, released on January 29, 1930 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Dorothy Revier, Raymond Hatton, Margaret Livingston and David Newell. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- George B. Seitz
- Writers:
- F. Hugh Herbert, F. Hugh Herbert, Edward Doherty
- Producers:
- Harry Cohn
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Murder on the Roof Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothy Revier
as Molly
Raymond Hatton
as Drinkwater
Margaret Livingston
as Marcia
David Newell
as Ted Palmer
Paul Porcasi
as Joe Carozzo
Virginia Brown Faire
as Monica
William V. Mong
as Anthony Sommers
Louis Natheaux
as Victor
Fred Kelsey
as Ryan
Richard Cramer
as Joe Larkin
Pietro Sosso
as Emile
- Hazel Howell
Hazel Howell
as Lucille
Key crew
Directed by George B. Seitz, written by F. Hugh Herbert, F. Hugh Herbert and Edward Doherty, produced by Harry Cohn.
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Murder on the Roof Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Murder on the Roof – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Murder on the Roof?
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The main cast of Murder on the Roof (1930) includes Dorothy Revier, Raymond Hatton, Margaret Livingston, David Newell and Paul Porcasi. The film was directed by George B. Seitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder on the Roof released?
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Murder on the Roof was released on January 29, 1930 and runs for 55m.
Is Murder on the Roof worth watching?
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Murder on the Roof (1930) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.