The President’s Mystery (1936): Cast
The President’s Mystery is a 1936 drama thriller directed by Phil Rosen, starring Byron Foulger as Supporting Role, Frank O'Connor and Betty Furness. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The President’s Mystery About?
The premise of The President’s Mystery without spoilers.
Based on a story President Franklin D. Roosevelt suggested to Liberty Magazine, this thriller follows a prominent lawyer who abruptly quits his thriving practice and leaves his wife in search of true happiness. He soon falls for another woman and lives quietly, only to discover his former wife is accused of murdering him.
The President’s Mystery Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- b movie
- double feature film
- based on liberty magazine serial
- damsel in distress
- deception
- reprisal
- retribution
- held at gunpoint
- cigarette smoking
- 1930s
- rural grocery store
- hayseed store owner
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- tobacco chewing
- hormel canned meat
- police detective
- crumbing personal life
- disappearing without a trace
- police investigation
- gunfire
- false accusation
- resolvement
- confusion
- strained plot
- missing person report
- condensed milk
- cracker barrel
- desperation
- despair
- hobo suspect
- farm barn
- food provisions
- country bumpkin
- grindhouse film
- great depression era
- car drives off bridge
- faked death
- torching a car
- poaching
- trout fishing
- fish net
- franklin delano roosevelt
- caravan
- accidental death
- professional agitator
- agricultural cooperative
- meet cute
- marital problem
- female bare back
- town meeting
- assumed name
The President’s Mystery Cast & Characters
Byron Foulger leads the cast as Supporting Role, with Frank O'Connor as Detective (uncredited) and Betty Furness as Charlotte Brown. Directed by Phil Rosen; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Phil Rosen
- Byron Foulger as Supporting Role
- Frank O'Connor as Detective (uncredited)
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Betty Furness as Charlotte Brown - Wade Boteler as Floyd, the sheriff
Also Starring in The President’s Mystery
· 29 more- Lester Dorr Townsman (uncredited)
- Robert Homans Sergeant
- Harry Harvey Diner Cashier (uncredited)
- Edward Hearn Meeting Moderator (uncredited)
- John Dilson Banker (uncredited)
- Roy Barcroft Townsman (uncredited)
- Clem Bevans Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Sidney Blackmer George Sartos
- Arthur Aylesworth Joe Reed
- Guy Usher Police Lieutenant
- Theodore Lorch Townsman (uncredited)
- Si Jenks Earl
- John Ince Gorman (uncredited)
- Horace B. Carpenter Townsman (uncredited)
- John Wray Shane
- George Morrell Bartender (uncredited)
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- Mira McKinney Phony Townswoman (uncredited)
- Henry Wilcoxon James Blake
- Harry Antrim Inspector A.R. Lahey
- Barnett Parker Roger
- Clifton Young Townsman (uncredited)
- Evelyn Brent Ilka Blake
- Max Hoffman Jr. Phony Townsman (uncredited)
- Mel Ruick Andrew
- Fred Parker Townsman (uncredited)
- Lydia Knott Undetermined Supporting Role (uncredited)
- Lee Ford Townsman (uncredited)
- John Harrington Thug (uncredited)
- June Johnson Undetermined Supporting Role (uncredited)
More from Phil Rosen
More films directed by Phil Rosen: Step by Step, The Shadow Returns, The Red Dragon and The Scarlet Clue.
Cars in The President’s Mystery
10 cars on screen, including the 1931 Buick Series 50 and the 1931 Cadillac Series 355.
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1931 Buick Series 50 Important role -
1931 Cadillac Series 355 Important role -
1936 Auburn 852 Minor role -
Fageol Safety Coach Minor role
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The President’s Mystery FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The President’s Mystery, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The President’s Mystery?
The President’s Mystery runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The President’s Mystery released?
The President’s Mystery was released on September 28, 1936.
Who directed The President’s Mystery?
The President’s Mystery was directed by Phil Rosen.
More films by Phil Rosen Who is in the cast of The President’s Mystery?
The President’s Mystery stars Byron Foulger as Supporting Role, Frank O'Connor as Detective (uncredited) and Betty Furness as Charlotte Brown, among 33 credited actors.
Does The President’s Mystery have a post-credit scene?
No. The President’s Mystery has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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