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Murder by Invitation
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Murder by Invitation

1941-06-30 · 67 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Crime · Mystery

The relatives of a rich old woman unsuccessfully try to have her declared insane, so they can divide up her money. To show them that there are no hard feelings, she invites them to her estate for the weekend so she can decide to whom she actually will leave her money when she dies. Soon, however, family members begin turning up dead.

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Directors
Phil Rosen
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wallace FordWallace FordBob White
Marian MarshMarian MarshNora O'Brien
Sarah PaddenSarah PaddenCassandra Hildegard Denham
Gavin GordonGavin GordonGarson Denham
George GuhlGeorge GuhlSheriff Boggs
Wallis ClarkWallis ClarkJudge Moore
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalMaxine Denham
J. Arthur YoungTrowbridge Cadwalader Montrose
Herb VigranHerb VigranEddie Stats, photographer
Phillip TrentPhillip TrentLarry Denham
Dave O'BrienDave O'BrienMichael, the chauffeur
Hazel KeenerHazel KeenerMary Denham
Isabel La MalIsabel La MalMartha Denham
Lee ShumwayLee ShumwayEric, the groundsman
John JamesJohn JamesTom Denham
Kay DeslysKay DeslysKatie, the cook
Kernan CrippsKernan CrippsDeputy (Uncredited)
Dudley DickersonDudley DickersonBob's Servant (Uncredited)
Eric MayneEric MayneAlienist (Uncredited)
Arthur BerkeleyCourtroom Specator (uncredited)

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