Murder Will Out (1939 film)
Murder Will Out (1939 film) is a British crime film directed by Lawrence Huntington and starring John Warwick, Jack Hawkins, and Barbara Everest. The film is a murder mystery centered around the investigation of a death at a country estate.
Plot Synopsis: The story revolves around the suspicious death of the wealthy owner of a manor house. Several family members and acquaintances are present at the time of the death, each with their own motives and secrets. A determined detective arrives to unravel the truth, navigating a web of deceit and hidden relationships to expose the killer.
Cast:
- John Warwick as Inspector Thornton
- Jack Hawkins as Insp. Tom Pike
- Barbara Everest as Miss Barton
- Dinah Sheridan as Mary Blake
- Peter Coke as Jim Paterson
- Marie Wright as Mrs. Higgins
- Iris Baker as Nurse Rogers
- Clifford Evans as Herbert Lasalle
Production: The film was produced by Warner Bros. - First National Productions. It is a black and white feature.
Genre: The film falls under the genre of crime, mystery, and thriller.
Reception: While not a widely known or critically acclaimed film, Murder Will Out is representative of the British crime dramas produced in the late 1930s.