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Murder in the Private Car
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Murder in the Private Car

1934-06-29 · 63 min · ★ 5.6

Mystery · Romance · Comedy

Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of railroad tycoon Luke Carson, and that she had been kidnapped as a baby 14 years ago by Luke's vindictive brother Elwood, and placed with strangers.

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Directors
Harry Beaumont
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles RugglesCharles RugglesGodfrey D. Scott
Una MerkelUna MerkelGeorgia Latham
Mary CarlisleMary CarlisleRuth Raymond
Russell HardieRussell HardieJohn Blake
Porter HallPorter HallAlden Murray
Willard RobertsonWillard RobertsonHanks
Berton ChurchillBerton ChurchillLuke Carson
Clifford ThompsonAllen
Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesFred 'Snowflake' ToonesTitus
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanSwitchman (uncredited)
Ray CorriganRay CorriganNaba the Gorilla (uncredited)
Sterling HollowaySterling HollowayOffice Boy (uncredited)
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenMan Asking About Radio (uncredited)

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