

Murder in the Music Hall
1946-04-10 · 84 min · ★ 5.3
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 RalstonLila Laughton
William MarshallDon Jordan
Helen WalkerMillicent
Nancy KellyRita Morgan
William GarganInspector Wilson
Ann RutherfordGracie
Julie BishopDiane
Jerome CowanGeorge Morgan
Edward NorrisCarl Lang
Jack La RueBruce Wilton
Frank OrthHenderson
Fay McKenzieSinger in Mom's Cafe
James CravenMr. Winters
Brooks BenedictJoe
Lillian BronsonCleaning Woman
Virginia CarrollCashierTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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