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Murder at the Vanities (1934)

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.

  • Music
  • Mystery
  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Carl BrissonCarl BrissonEric Lander
  • Photo of Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenBill Murdock
  • Photo of Jack OakieJack OakieJack Ellery
  • Photo of Kitty CarlisleKitty CarlisleAnn Ware
  • Photo of Dorothy StickneyDorothy StickneyNorma Watson
  • Photo of Gertrude MichaelGertrude MichaelRita Ross
  • Photo of Jessie RalphJessie RalphMrs. Helene Smith
  • Photo of Charles MiddletonCharles MiddletonHomer Boothby
  • Photo of Gail PatrickGail PatrickSadie Evans
  • Photo of Donald MeekDonald MeekDr. Saunders

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