Murder at the Vanities
1934, English. Directed by Mitchell Leisen.
MURDER STALKS IN THE MIDST OF LOVELINESS!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Mitchell LeisenDirector
- Carl BrissonEric Lander
- Victor McLaglenBill Murdock
- Jack OakieJack Ellery
- Kitty CarlisleAnn Ware
- Dorothy StickneyNorma Watson
- Gertrude MichaelRita Ross
- Jessie RalphMrs. Helene Smith
- Charles MiddletonHomer Boothby
- Gail PatrickSadie Evans
- Donald MeekDr. Saunders
- Toby WingNancy
- Duke EllingtonDuke Ellington
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Gollomb, Carey Wilson
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Murder at the Vanities runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Murder at the Vanities parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Murder at the Vanities is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Murder at the Vanities on?
Murder at the Vanities isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder at the Vanities?
If you liked Murder at the Vanities, try Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love, Murder in Three Acts, Animal Crackers.
Who directed Murder at the Vanities?
Murder at the Vanities (1934) was directed by Mitchell Leisen and stars Carl Brisson, Victor McLaglen, Jack Oakie.