Murder in the Clouds (1934): Cast & Plot
Murder in the Clouds is a 1934 adventure mystery film directed by D. Ross Lederman, starring Lyle Talbot as Bob 'Three Star' Halsey, Ann Dvorak and Charles C. Wilson. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First National Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murder in the Clouds About?
The premise of Murder in the Clouds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Suspense soars in this altitude thriller. Pilot Bob Halsey, in love with stewardess Judy Wagner, must deliver a secret formula to Washington, D.C. A spy learns the mission, murders the other flyers and steals the liquid. As the government searches, conspirators trap Judy, forcing Bob to launch a rescue to save her and retrieve the missing mixture.
Murder in the Clouds Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- stunt flying
- scientist
- government agent
- male female relationship
- brother sister relationship
- secret service
- secret formula
- murder
- daredevil
- coworker coworker relationship
- co pilot
- airplane
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- airfield
- exploding airplane
- aviation
Murder in the Clouds Cast & Characters
Lyle Talbot leads the cast as Bob 'Three Star' Halsey, with Ann Dvorak as Judy Wagner and Charles C. Wilson as Lackey. Directed by D. Ross Lederman; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director D. Ross Lederman
- Lyle Talbot as Bob 'Three Star' Halsey
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Ann Dvorak as Judy Wagner - Charles C. Wilson as Lackey
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Henry O'Neill as John Brownell
Also Starring in Murder in the Clouds
· 23 more- Edward McWade Clement Williams
- Arthur Pierson Jason
- Robert Light Tom Wagner
- Gordon Westcott George Wexley
- George Cooper Wings Mahoney
- Selmer Jackson Radio Announcer (Voice)
- Milton Kibbee Gas Station Attendant
- Eddy Chandler Mechanic
- Russell Hicks Taggert
- Harry Tyler Joe
- Bill Elliott Lt. Saunders
- Cliff Saum Motor Cop
- Monte Vandergrift Air Field Radio Operator
- Joe Bordeaux Carson
- Wheeler Oakman Joe
- Henry Otho Secret Service Escort
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- Joseph E. Bernard Operator
- Nick Copeland Accomplice
- Cy Schindell Man at Shooting Gallery
- Eddie Shubert Eddie
- Clay Clement Flight Commander
- Harold Entwistle Elderly Plane Passenger
- Georgie Cooper Mrs. Casey
More from D. Ross Lederman
More films directed by D. Ross Lederman: The Return of the Whistler, Key Witness, Boston Blackie and the Law and The Phantom Thief.
Murder in the Clouds Plot Summary
What happens in Murder in the Clouds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Trans-America Air Lines pilot Bob Halsey is a celebrated daredevil who loves stewardess Judy Wagner, but she wants him to rein in his risky stunts, a wish also shared by his boss, Lackey. When federal agent John Brownell urgently asks Lackey to fly Clement Williams from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with a cylinder containing a revolutionary new explosive, tension rises. Lackey’s assistant Jason is secretly eavesdropping for spy Taggart, who oversees a web of manipulation.
Full summary
The whole story of Murder in the Clouds, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Murder in the Clouds?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
Who is the daredevil pilot that the stewardess Judy Wagner loves?
Cars in Murder in the Clouds
6 cars on screen, including the 1934 Plymouth De Luxe and the 1934 Cadillac unknown.
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1934 Plymouth De Luxe Important role -
1934 Cadillac unknown Minor role -
Packard unknown Minor role -
1924 Studebaker Big Six Ambulance Minor role
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Murder in the Clouds FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Murder in the Clouds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murder in the Clouds?
Murder in the Clouds runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Murder in the Clouds released?
Murder in the Clouds was released on December 15, 1934.
Who directed Murder in the Clouds?
Murder in the Clouds was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
More films by D. Ross Lederman Who is in the cast of Murder in the Clouds?
Murder in the Clouds stars Lyle Talbot as Bob 'Three Star' Halsey, Ann Dvorak as Judy Wagner and Charles C. Wilson as Lackey, among 27 credited actors.
Does Murder in the Clouds have a post-credit scene?
No. Murder in the Clouds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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