The Mystery Man
1935, English. Directed by Ray McCarey.
Stark Drama! A Shadow Creeping Through the Night!
Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Mystery Man is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ray McCareyDirector
- Robert ArmstrongLarry Doyle
- Maxine DoyleAnne Ogilvie
- Henry KolkerEllwyn A. 'Jo-Jo' Jonas
- LeRoy MasonThe Eel, Gangster
- James BurkeManaging Editor Marvin
- Guy UsherDistrict Attorney Johnson
- James P. BurtisWhalen
- Monte CollinsDunn, Reporter
- Sam LufkinWeeks
- Otto FriesNate, Pawnbroker
- Norman HoustonT. Fulton Whistler
- Dell HendersonMr. Clark, Hotel Manager
Details
- Released
- 12 February 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rollo Lloyd, John W. Krafft, Tate Finn
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The Mystery Man runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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The Mystery Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mystery Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mystery Man on?
The Mystery Man is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mystery Man?
If you liked The Mystery Man, try It's a Wonderful World, Lady on a Train, The Mad Miss Manton.
Who directed The Mystery Man?
The Mystery Man (1935) was directed by Ray McCarey and stars Robert Armstrong, Maxine Doyle, Henry Kolker.