

Murder by the Clock
1931-07-21 · 76 min · ★ 6.4
A policeman investigates a woman's link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.
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- Directors
- Edward Sloman
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
William 'Stage' BoydLt. Valcour
Lilyan TashmanLaura Endicott
Irving PichelPhilip Endicott
Regis ToomeyOffice Cassidy
Sally O'NeilJane, a Maid
Blanche FridericiJulia Endicott
Walter McGrailHerbert Endicott
Lester VailThomas Hollander
Martha MattoxMiss Roberts
Frank SheridanChief of Police
Guy OliverWatchman
Frederick SullivanMedical ExaminerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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