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Murder at the Vanities
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Murder at the Vanities

1934-05-18 · 89 min · ★ 5.7

Music · Mystery

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.

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Directors
Mitchell Leisen
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Carl BrissonCarl BrissonEric Lander
Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenBill Murdock
Jack OakieJack OakieJack Ellery
Kitty CarlisleKitty CarlisleAnn Ware
Dorothy StickneyDorothy StickneyNorma Watson
Gertrude MichaelGertrude MichaelRita Ross
Jessie RalphJessie RalphMrs. Helene Smith
Charles MiddletonCharles MiddletonHomer Boothby
Gail PatrickGail PatrickSadie Evans
Donald MeekDonald MeekDr. Saunders
Toby WingToby WingNancy
Duke EllingtonDuke EllingtonDuke Ellington
Wanda PerryWanda PerryEarl Carroll Girl (uncredited)
Lucille BallLucille BallEarl Carroll Girl (uncredited)
Ann SheridanAnn SheridanLou - Earl Carroll Girl (uncredited)
Alan LaddAlan LaddChorus Boy (uncredited)
Lona AndreLona AndreLona - Earl Carroll Girl (uncredited)
William ArnoldTreasurer (uncredited)
Betty BethuneFat Chairwoman (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystonePoliceman (uncredited)

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