The Mystery Man(1935)
Stark Drama! A Shadow Creeping Through the Night!
The Mystery Man Synopsis
Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.
The Mystery Man (1935) is a crime, mystery, romance and comedy film directed by Ray McCarey, released on February 12, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Robert Armstrong, Maxine Doyle, Henry Kolker and LeRoy Mason. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray McCarey
- Writers:
- Rollo Lloyd, William A. Johnston, Tate Finn
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Neumann
- Composer:
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Production:
- Paul Malvern Productions, Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Mystery Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Armstrong
as Larry Doyle
Maxine Doyle
as Anne Ogilvie
Henry Kolker
as Ellwyn A. 'Jo-Jo' Jonas
LeRoy Mason
as The Eel, Gangster
James Burke
as Managing Editor Marvin
Guy Usher
as District Attorney Johnson
James P. Burtis
as Whalen
Monte Collins
as Dunn, Reporter
Sam Lufkin
as Weeks
Otto Fries
as Nate, Pawnbroker
- Norman Houston
Norman Houston
as T. Fulton Whistler
Dell Henderson
as Mr. Clark, Hotel Manager
Key crew
Directed by Ray McCarey, written by Rollo Lloyd, William A. Johnston and Tate Finn.
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The Mystery Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Mystery Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mystery Man online?
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The Mystery Man (1935) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mystery Man?
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The main cast of The Mystery Man (1935) includes Robert Armstrong, Maxine Doyle, Henry Kolker, LeRoy Mason and James Burke. The film was directed by Ray McCarey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mystery Man released?
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The Mystery Man was released on February 12, 1935 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Mystery Man worth watching?
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The Mystery Man (1935) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.