Murder, My Sweet
1944, English. Directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Haunted by a lovely face... hunted for another's crime!
After being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Murder, My Sweet is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edward DmytrykDirector
- Dick PowellPhilip Marlowe
- Claire TrevorHelen Grayle
- Anne ShirleyAnn Grayle
- Otto KrugerJules Amthor
- Mike MazurkiJoe "Moose" Malloy
- Miles ManderLeuwen Grayle
- Douglas WaltonLindsay Marriott
- Donald DouglasPolice Lt. Randall
- Ralf HaroldeDr. Sonderborg
- Esther HowardJesse Florian
- Ernie AdamsBartender at "Florian's" (uncredited)
- Bernice AhiDancer at the "Cocoanut Beach Club" (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Paxton
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What Murder, My Sweet is based on
Murder, My Sweet is based on Farewell, My Lovely (1940) by Raymond Chandler, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
1940
Farewell, My Lovely
By Raymond Chandler
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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Murder, My Sweet: quick answers
Is Murder, My Sweet worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 275 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Murder, My Sweet?
Murder, My Sweet runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Murder, My Sweet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Murder, My Sweet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Murder, My Sweet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Murder, My Sweet yet.
Which OTT platform is Murder, My Sweet on?
Murder, My Sweet is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder, My Sweet?
If you liked Murder, My Sweet, try Witness for the Prosecution, Agatha and the Midnight Murders, A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery.
Who directed Murder, My Sweet?
Murder, My Sweet (1944) was directed by Edward Dmytryk and stars Dick Powell, Claire Trevor, Anne Shirley.
What is Murder, My Sweet based on?
Murder, My Sweet is based on Farewell, My Lovely (1940) by Raymond Chandler, published by Alfred A. Knopf.