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Magazine page advertisement for the 1931 British film,
Murder! It is a mystery thriller produced by British International Pictures and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on the novel and play Enter Sir John by Clemence Dane.
The film centers on Sir John (played by Herbert Marshall), an actor and amateur detective, who gets involved in a murder case when a young actress, Diana Baring (played by Norah Baring), is suspected of the crime. Believing in her innocence, Sir John takes up the investigation to find the real murderer.
Key Details from the Advertisement:
Title: Murder!
Production Company: British International Pictures
Based on: Clemence Dane's mystery thriller, "Enter Sir John"
Key Cast Mentioned:
Sir John: Herbert Marshall
Diana Baring: Norah Baring
Ted Markham: Edward Chapman
Doris: Phyllis Konstam
The captions in the image describe specific scenes from the movie, including the body being found, Sir John reconstructing the crime, and the arrest of Diana Baring. The film is one of Hitchcock's early sound films and is known for its experimental techniques.
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