Murder at the Vanities(1934)
MURDER STALKS IN THE MIDST OF LOVELINESS!
Murder at the Vanities Synopsis
Shortly before the curtain goes up the first time at the latest performance of Earl Carroll's Vanities, someone is attempting to injure the leading lady Ann Ware, who wants to marry leading man Eric Lander. Stage manager Jack Ellery calls in his friend, policeman Bill Murdock, to help him investigate. Bill thinks Jack is offering to let him see the show from an unusual viewpoint after he forgot to get him tickets for the performance, but then they find the corpse of a murdered woman and Bill immediately suspects Eric of the crime.
Murder at the Vanities (1934) is a music, mystery and comedy film directed by Mitchell Leisen, released on May 18, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Carl Brisson, Victor McLaglen, Jack Oakie and Kitty Carlisle. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Mitchell Leisen
- Writers:
- Joseph Gollomb, Carey Wilson, Rufus King
- Producers:
- E. Lloyd Sheldon
- Cinematographer:
- Leo Tover
- Composer:
- Howard Jackson
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Murder at the Vanities Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carl Brisson
as Eric Lander
Victor McLaglen
as Bill Murdock
Jack Oakie
as Jack Ellery
Kitty Carlisle
as Ann Ware
Dorothy Stickney
as Norma Watson
Gertrude Michael
as Rita Ross
Jessie Ralph
as Mrs. Helene Smith
Charles Middleton
as Homer Boothby
Gail Patrick
as Sadie Evans
Donald Meek
as Dr. Saunders
Toby Wing
as Nancy
Duke Ellington
as Duke Ellington
Key crew
Directed by Mitchell Leisen, written by Joseph Gollomb, Carey Wilson and Rufus King, produced by E. Lloyd Sheldon.
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Murder at the Vanities Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 14 ratings.
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Murder at the Vanities – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murder at the Vanities online?
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Murder at the Vanities (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Murder at the Vanities?
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The main cast of Murder at the Vanities (1934) includes Carl Brisson, Victor McLaglen, Jack Oakie, Kitty Carlisle and Dorothy Stickney. The film was directed by Mitchell Leisen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder at the Vanities released?
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Murder at the Vanities was released on May 18, 1934 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Murder at the Vanities worth watching?
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Murder at the Vanities (1934) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, mystery and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.