Murder by the Clock
Three Murders Done-But Only Two Persons Die!
NR 1931 · 76 min · ★ 6.4 · Horror, Mystery
A policeman investigates a woman's link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.
Directed by Edward Sloman · Written by Charles Beahan
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William 'Stage' Boyd Lt. Valcour -
Lilyan Tashman Laura Endicott -
Irving Pichel Philip Endicott -
Regis Toomey Office Cassidy -
Sally O'Neil Jane, a Maid -
Blanche Friderici Julia Endicott -
Walter McGrail Herbert Endicott -
Lester Vail Thomas Hollander -
Martha Mattox Miss Roberts -
Frank Sheridan Chief of Police -
Guy Oliver Watchman -
Frederick Sullivan Medical Examiner
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