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Murder on the Blackboard (1934)

71 min  -  Comedy | Mystery  -   15 June 1934 (USA)
6.7
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There are plenty of guilty secrets at the school where Hildegarde Withers teaches. When she finds the body of the pretty music teacher... See full summary »

Director:

George Archainbaud

Writers:

Willis Goldbeck, Stuart Palmer (story)

Stars:

Edna May Oliver, James Gleason and Bruce Cabot
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Edna May Oliver Edna May Oliver ...
James Gleason James Gleason ...
Bruce Cabot ...
Addison 'Ad' Stevens
Gertrude Michael Gertrude Michael ...
Jane Davis
Regis Toomey Regis Toomey ...
Detective Smiley North
Tully Marshall Tully Marshall ...
Mr. MacFarland
Frederick Vogeding Frederick Vogeding ...
Otto Schweitzer, the Janitor (as Fredrik Vogeding)
Edgar Kennedy Edgar Kennedy ...
Detective Donahue
Jackie Searl Jackie Searl ...
Leland Stanford Jones
Barbara Fritchie Barbara Fritchie ...
Louise Halloran
Gustav von Seyffertitz Gustav von Seyffertitz ...
Dr. Max Von Immen
Tom Herbert Tom Herbert ...
Detective McTeague
Jed Prouty Jed Prouty ...
Dr. Levine
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Storyline

There are plenty of guilty secrets at the school where Hildegarde Withers teaches. When she finds the body of the pretty music teacher, she calls in her old friend Inspector Piper, who promptly arrests the obvious suspect. Clues multiply and everyone looks suspicious as Piper and Miss Withers continue their battle of the sexes. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Hildegarde Withers | Secret Marriage | Sequel | Infidelity | Suicide  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Mystery

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El crimen en la pizarra See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: Two wide-mouthed bottles appear out of nowhere on Miss Halloran's desk as Miss Withers searches it. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Oscar Piper: ...A fella could come up and see ya some time couldn't he?
Hildegarde Withers: Why, Oscar Piper!
[Oscar laughs]
Hildegarde Withers: Why, you dreadful man! You get out of here. Go on, get out!
[He leaves the diner, laughing heartily, as Hildegarde smoothes her ruffled feathers]
Hildegarde Withers: Insulted at my age!
Bearded Diner: Better late than never, sister.
Hildegarde Withers: [haughtily] That will do.
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Connections

References Penguin Pool Murder (1932) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Sidewalks of New York"
Music by Charles Lawlor (1894)
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