4.6
Cut
2000
“SCREEN STAR MURDERED! All Hollywood Thrown in an Uproar!”
The Preview Murder Mystery (1936)
February 28, 19361hEN
5.8
6 votes
Overview
Someone is murdering the cast and crew of a new Hollywood movie, and the leading lady may be next. As a police detective locks down the lot and refuses to let anyone leave, the studio’s publicity head and his secretary attempt to solve the murders themselves.
Director
Robert FloreyWriters
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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