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The Studio Murder Mystery

WHO KILLED THE MOST POPULAR STAR IN HOLLYWOOD?

3.9

1h 2m

1929

“WHO KILLED THE MOST POPULAR STAR IN HOLLYWOOD?”

Synopsis

Philandering actor Richard Hardell is murdered at a movie studio. His jealous wife Blanche, his director Rupert Borka, and a girl he mistreated, Helen MacDonald, all have substantial reasons for having wanted him dead.

Director

Frank Tuttle

Mystery

Cast & Crew

Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

as Tony White

Doris Hill

Doris Hill

as Helen MacDonald

Warner Oland

Warner Oland

as Rupert Borka

Fredric March

Fredric March

as Richard Hardell

Chester Conklin

Chester Conklin

as George (Studio Gateman)

Florence Eldridge

Florence Eldridge

as Blanche Hardell

Guy Oliver

Guy Oliver

as Hank MacDonald - the Studio Watchman

Donald MacKenzie

as Captain Coffin

Gardner James

Gardner James

as Ted MacDonald

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