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Murder at the Vanities

1934Movie1 h 29 minNR

MusicMystery
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes78%36%

An intriguing, romantic music movie about history and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

MURDER STALKS IN THE MIDST OF LOVELINESS!

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.

Feels like

  • 1930s
  • Broadway
  • Musical
  • Showbiz
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Romance
  • Psychological
  • Historical
  • Intrigue

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Mitchell Leisen
Written by
Carey Wilson, Joseph Gollomb
Produced by
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Music by
Howard Jackson, Milan Roder, William E. Lynch

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Facts

May 18, 1934 · 1 h 29 min · NR

Released
May 18, 1934
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Music, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Creator Cameo, Genre Mashup, Distracted by the Sexy +9

  • Creator Cameo
  • Genre Mashup
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Sexy Backless Outfit
  • Asshole Victim
  • Victoria's Secret Compartment
  • Hand of Death
  • The Dog Bites Back
  • The Dying Walk
  • Ethnic Menial Labor
  • Running Gag
  • Establishing Character Moment

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Murder at the Vanities?"

Questions about Murder at the Vanities

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Where can I stream Murder at the Vanities?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Murder at the Vanities from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Murder at the Vanities worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Is Murder at the Vanities good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Murder at the Vanities use?

Creator CameoGenre MashupDistracted by the SexySexy Backless OutfitAsshole VictimVictoria's Secret CompartmentHand of DeathThe Dog Bites BackThe Dying WalkEthnic Menial LaborRunning GagEstablishing Character Momentand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Creator Cameo, Genre Mashup, and Distracted by the Sexy.