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Murder, He Says
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Murder, He Says

1945-06-23 · 91 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Mystery · Crime · Horror

Pete Marshall is sent as a replacement to the mountain district town of Plainville when a public opinion surveyor who went there goes missing. Visiting the hillbilly family of Mamie Fleagle, Pete begins to suspect that she and her two sons have murdered the surveyor. Pete also believes that Mamie is slowly poisoning wealthy Grandma Fleagle, who has put a vital clue to her fortune in a nonsensical embroidered sampler.

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Directors
George Marshall
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fred MacMurrayFred MacMurrayPete Marshall
Helen WalkerHelen WalkerClaire Matthews
Marjorie MainMarjorie MainMamie Fleagle Smithers Johnson
Jean HeatherJean HeatherElany Fleagle
Porter HallPorter HallMr. Johnson
Peter WhitneyPeter WhitneyMert Fleagle / Bert Fleagle
Mabel PaigeMabel PaigeGrandma Fleagle
Barbara PepperBarbara PepperBonnie Fleagle
Francis FordFrancis FordLee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
Harry AllenHarry AllenOld Deaf Townsman (uncredited)
Si JenksSi Jenks80-Year-Old Townsman (uncredited)
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinVic Hardy (uncredited)
Jimmie DundeeHardy Sympathizer (uncredited)
Milton ParsonsMilton ParsonsHardy Sympathizer (uncredited)
Tom FaddenTom FaddenSheriff Murdock (uncredited)
James FlavinJames FlavinPolice Officer (uncredited)
Joel FriedkinJoel FriedkinLittle Man (uncredited)
Jerry JamesF.B.I. Man (uncredited)
William MeaderF.B.I. Man (uncredited)
George McKayGeorge McKayStorekeeper (uncredited)

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