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Murder in the Music Hall
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Murder in the Music Hall

1946-04-10 · 84 min · ★ 5.3

Crime · Music · Mystery

An orchestra leader turns sleuth to clear his ice-skating girlfriend for murder.

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Directors
John English
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vera RalstonVera RalstonLila Laughton
William MarshallWilliam MarshallDon Jordan
Helen WalkerHelen WalkerMillicent
Nancy KellyNancy KellyRita Morgan
William GarganWilliam GarganInspector Wilson
Ann RutherfordAnn RutherfordGracie
Julie BishopJulie BishopDiane
Jerome CowanJerome CowanGeorge Morgan
Edward NorrisEdward NorrisCarl Lang
Jack La RueJack La RueBruce Wilton
Frank OrthFrank OrthHenderson
Paul HurstHobarth
Mary FieldWaitress
Fay McKenzieFay McKenzieSinger in Mom's Cafe
James CravenJames CravenMr. Winters
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictJoe
Lillian BronsonLillian BronsonCleaning Woman
Virginia CarrollVirginia CarrollCashier

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