description Murder! Overview
Murder! is a 1930 British crime thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Adapted from Clemence Dane’s novel *Enter Sir John*, the film stars Herbert Marshall and Norah Baring. It represents Hitchcock's third feature-length sound production, notable for its suspenseful narrative and exploration of marital intrigue.
The movie is primarily intended for audiences interested in classic mystery dramas and early examples of cinematic suspense storytelling.
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info Murder! Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1930 |
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What is Alfred Hitchcock's Murder! about?
A juror named Sir John Menier comes to doubt the conviction of actress Diana Baring for murder. He investigates the theatrical company around her in an effort to identify the real killer before her execution.
Why is Murder! important in Hitchcock's early career?
Released in 1930, Murder! belongs to Hitchcock's early British sound period and shows him experimenting with techniques that later became signatures. One notable scene presents Sir John's internal monologue while Herbert Marshall shaves in front of a mirror.
Was Murder! based on a novel?
The film was adapted from Enter Sir John, written by Clemence Dane and Helen Simpson. Hitchcock and Walter Mycroft reshaped the mystery for the screen, with Herbert Marshall playing the investigating actor-manager.
Is Mary, the German version of Murder!, a different film?
Mary is a German-language version filmed by Hitchcock using many of the same sets and a different cast. Alfred Abel takes the equivalent of Herbert Marshall's role, making it an alternate production rather than a dubbed edition.
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