The Wall Street Mystery (1931): Cast
The Wall Street Mystery is a 1931 short mystery comedy directed by Arthur Hurley, starring John Hamilton as Inspector Carr, Hobart Cavanaugh and Donald Meek. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Arthur Hurley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wall Street Mystery About?
The premise of The Wall Street Mystery without spoilers.
When two stockbrokers are found murdered in their Wall Street office, Inspector Crane summons forensic specialist Dr. Crabtree to the scene. The investigation focuses on a woman concealed in a closet, an African‑American elevator operator, and a suspicious business associate, each of whom undergoes questioning as they work to uncover the motive.
The Wall Street Mystery Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- washerwoman
- wall street
- police inspector
- elevator operator
- scene of the crime
- manhattan new york city
- stock market
- shot to death
- red herring
- murder suspect
- forensic evidence
- office romance
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- financial problem
- detective
- irish
- murder
The Wall Street Mystery Cast & Characters
John Hamilton leads the cast as Inspector Carr, with Hobart Cavanaugh as Martin Hill and Donald Meek as Doctor Crabtree. Directed by Arthur Hurley; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur Hurley
- John Hamilton as Inspector Carr
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Hobart Cavanaugh as Martin Hill -
Donald Meek as Doctor Crabtree - Frances Dale as Dorothy Paige
More from Arthur Hurley
More films directed by Arthur Hurley: The Grand Dame, Crimes Square, Envy and Compliments of the Season.
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The Wall Street Mystery FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wall Street Mystery, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wall Street Mystery?
The Wall Street Mystery runs 17 minutes.
When was The Wall Street Mystery released?
The Wall Street Mystery was released on November 4, 1931.
Who directed The Wall Street Mystery?
The Wall Street Mystery was directed by Arthur Hurley.
More films by Arthur Hurley Who is in the cast of The Wall Street Mystery?
The Wall Street Mystery stars John Hamilton as Inspector Carr, Hobart Cavanaugh as Martin Hill and Donald Meek as Doctor Crabtree, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Wall Street Mystery have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wall Street Mystery has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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