Destination Murder (1950): Cast & Plot
Destination Murder is a 1950 crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn, starring Joyce Mackenzie as Laura Mansfield, Stanley Clements and Albert Dekker. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Genre
- Crime
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Destination Murder About?
The premise of Destination Murder without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her father, a businessman, is shot, Laura Mansfield catches a glimpse of the mob hit‑man Jackie Wales. At the police station she points him out, but Lt. Brewster releases him for lack of evidence. Determined, Laura infiltrates Jackie's life, hoping to trap him and the club owner Armitage, who is tied to the mob.
Destination Murder Cast & Characters
Joyce Mackenzie leads the cast as Laura Mansfield, with Stanley Clements as Jackie Wales and Albert Dekker as Armitage. Directed by Edward L. Cahn; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward L. Cahn
- Joyce Mackenzie as Laura Mansfield
- Stanley Clements as Jackie Wales
- Albert Dekker as Armitage
- Franklyn Farnum as Arthur Mansfield
Also Starring in Destination Murder
· 14 more- James Flavin Police Lt. Brewster
- John Dehner Frank Niles
- Hurd Hatfield Stretch Norton
- Myrna Dell Alice Wentworth
- Richard Emory Police Sgt. Mulcahy
- Harold Miller Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
- Jeffrey Sayre Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
- Suzanne Ridgway Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
- Leon Alton Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
- Steven Ritch Waiter (Uncredited)
- Buddy Swan Arthur, Blue Streak Messenger
- Suzette Harbin Harriett, Nightclub Maid
- Burt Wenland Dave, Blue Streak Messenger
- Norma Vance Fran, Inebriated Lady
More from Edward L. Cahn
More films directed by Edward L. Cahn: Incident in an Alley, Beauty and the Beast, Secret of Deep Harbor and You Have to Run Fast.
Destination Murder Plot Summary
What happens in Destination Murder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During a five-minute cinema intermission, Jackie Wales slips away from the audience, changes into a messenger’s outfit, and drives to the house of Arthur Mansfield, where he shoots him before rushing back to the theater and his date.
After her father is shot, Laura Mansfield sees the killer hurdle the gate as he escapes. At the police station, she browses suspects in a lineup. In a quiet moment outside the station, she chats with Jackie without revealing her identity. Laura lets him drive her home, and she later spots the same gate being hurdled again, just as before.
Full summary
The whole story of Destination Murder, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Destination Murder?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the murder victim that sets the entire story in motion?
Cars in Destination Murder
4 cars on screen, including the 1949 Buick Super and the 1949 Buick Super.
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1949 Buick Super Important role -
1949 Buick Super Important role -
1949 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Important role -
1938 Plymouth De Luxe Minor role
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Destination Murder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Destination Murder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Destination Murder?
Destination Murder runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Destination Murder released?
Destination Murder was released on June 9, 1950.
Who directed Destination Murder?
Destination Murder was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
More films by Edward L. Cahn Who is in the cast of Destination Murder?
Destination Murder stars Joyce Mackenzie as Laura Mansfield, Stanley Clements as Jackie Wales and Albert Dekker as Armitage, among 18 credited actors.
Does Destination Murder have a post-credit scene?
No. Destination Murder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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