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Moonlight Murder, a 1936 American mystery film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). The movie is a classic "whodunit" set against the backdrop of a lavish opera production at the Hollywood Bowl.
Film Overview
Plot: The story follows the investigation into the mysterious death of a famous opera tenor, Gino D'Acosta (played by Leo Carrillo), who is poisoned while performing Verdi's Il Trovatore in front of a live audience.
Characters: Chester Morris stars as Steve Farrell, the determined police detective tasked with solving the crime. He is assisted by Toni Adams (played by Madge Evans), a scientist and his love interest.
Suspects: The plot features a wide range of suspects, including a deranged composer, a mysterious swami, a jealous understudy, and several of the tenor's former lovers.
Cast and Production
Role Actor
Steve Farrell Chester Morris
Toni Adams Madge Evans
Gino D'Acosta Leo Carrillo
William Frank McHugh
Diana Benita Hume
Dr. Adams Grant Mitchell
Bejac J. Carrol Naish
Director: Edwin L. Marin
Writers: Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan Woolf, and Albert J. Cohen
Release Date: March 27, 1936
Runtime: Approximately 66 minutes |
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