Murder on the Blackboard
1934, English. Directed by George Archainbaud.
There are plenty of guilty secrets at the school where Hildegarde Withers teaches. When she finds the body of the pretty music teacher, she calls in her old friend Inspector Piper, who promptly arrests the obvious suspect. Clues multiply and everyone looks suspicious as Piper and Miss Withers continue their battle of the sexes.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George ArchainbaudDirector
- Edna May OliverHildegarde Withers
- James GleasonPolice Insp. Oscar Piper
- Bruce CabotStevens
- Gertrude MichaelJane Davis
- Regis ToomeyDetective Smiley North
- Edgar KennedyDetective Donahue
- Tully MarshallMacFarland
- Jackie SearlLeland
- Frederick VogedingOtto (as Fredrik Vogeding)
- Barbara FritchieLouise
- Gustav von SeyffertitzDr. Von Immen
- Tom HerbertDetective McTeague
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Willis Goldbeck
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Murder on the Blackboard: quick answers
What should I watch before Murder on the Blackboard?
Watch The Penguin Pool Murder (1932) first.
What comes after Murder on the Blackboard?
Next in the series: Murder on a Honeymoon (1935), Murder on a Bridle Path (1936), and The Plot Thickens (1936).
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How long is Murder on the Blackboard?
Murder on the Blackboard runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does Murder on the Blackboard have a post-credits scene?
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Murder on the Blackboard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Murder on the Blackboard is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Murder on the Blackboard on?
Murder on the Blackboard isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 June 1934. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder on the Blackboard?
If you liked Murder on the Blackboard, try A Shot in the Dark, Song of the Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Murder on the Blackboard?
Murder on the Blackboard (1934) was directed by George Archainbaud and stars Edna May Oliver, James Gleason, Bruce Cabot.