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Murder in Times Square (1943)

Murder in Times Square (1943), directed by Lew Landers, starring Edmund Lowe and Marguerite Chapman.

04/01/1943 BR Mystery and Thriller 1h 5m

Synopsis

An actor becomes a suspect in the murders of four New Yorkers injected with rattlesnake venom.

  • L. William O'ConnellCinematography
  • Lew LandersDirector
  • Richard FantlEditing
  • Colbert ClarkProducer

About the film

Murder in Times Square is a 1943 American mystery film directed by Lew Landers and starring Edmund Lowe, Marguerite Chapman and John Litel.

The film's sets were designed by the art director Lionel Banks.

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Murder in Times Square is a 1943 American mystery film directed by Lew Landers and starring Edmund Lowe, Marguerite Chapman and John Litel.

The film's sets were designed by the art director Lionel Banks.

Plot

A Broadway playwright investigates a series of deaths that appear to be related to his latest play.

Cast

Edmund Lowe as Cory Williams

Marguerite Chapman as Melinda Matthews

John Litel as Dr. Blaine

William Wright as Det. Lt. Tabor

Bruce Bennett as Supai George

Esther Dale as Longacre Lil

Veda Ann Borg as Fiona Maclair

Gerald Mohr as O'Dell Gissing

Sidney Blackmer as George Nevins

Leslie Denison as Rob Slocumb

Douglas Leavitt as Henry Trigg

George McKay as Southcote

Ernie Adams as Horsetooth

Richard Bartell as Reporter

Wilson Benge as Butler

Symona Boniface as Theatre Patron

Eddie Borden as Reporter

Lynton Brent as Audience Member

Jack Cheatham as Policeman

Edmund Cobb as Detective

Lew Davis as Reporter

Connie Evans as Showgirl

Bud Geary as Policeman

Sidney Grayler as Reporter

Al Hill as Older Detective

Robert Homans as Meehan, 1st Policeman

Lloyd Ingraham as Pedestrian

Eddie Laughton as Younger Detective

George Lloyd as Policeman

LeRoy Mason as Party Guest

David McKim as Newsboy

Lynn Merrick as Nurse

James C. Morton as Policeman

Frank O'Connor as Detective Lewis

Dagmar Oakland as Theatre Patron

Gerald Pierce as Newsboy

Ann Savage as Miss Ruth

Charles Sullivan as Policeman

Frank Sully as Benny the Baboon, Snake Exhibit Owner

Paul Sutton as Drunk

John Tyrrell as Elevator Operator

Marin Sais as Minor Role

References

Bibliography

Morton, Lisa & Adamson, Kent. Savage Detours: The Life and Work of Ann Savage. McFarland, 2009.

External links

Murder in Times Square at IMDb

Text from Murder in Times Square on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_in_Times_Square

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What is Murder in Times Square about?

Murder in Times Square: An actor becomes a suspect in the murders of four New Yorkers injected with rattlesnake venom.

Who directed Murder in Times Square?

Murder in Times Square was directed by Lew Landers in 1943.

Who stars in Murder in Times Square?

The cast of Murder in Times Square includes Edmund Lowe, Marguerite Chapman, John Litel, William Wright and Bruce Bennett.

How long is Murder in Times Square?

Murder in Times Square runs for 65 minutes, or 1h05.

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