Murder in 3-D (1941)
"Third Dimensional Murder" (original title)

A 3-D short subject in which the narrator goes to a creepy old house in search of his missing aunt. There he encounters the Frankenstein monster, a witch, a wooden Indian who comes to life,... See full summary »

Director:

George Sidney

Writer:

Jerry Hoffman

Stars:

Pete Smith, Ed Payson

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Pete Smith	...	Narrator
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ed Payson	...	The Frankenstein Monster

Storyline

A 3-D short subject in which the narrator goes to a creepy old house in search of his missing aunt. There he encounters the Frankenstein monster, a witch, a wooden Indian who comes to life, and assorted other monsters and frightening characters, all of whom manage to throw something toward the camera.

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Plot Keywords:

monster | frankenstein's monster | wooden indian | witch | narration | 

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Genres:

Short | Comedy | Crime | Horror

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 1941 (USA)

Also Known As:

Murder in 3-D

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

8 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Narrator: I suddenly saw a part of Aunt Tilly's dress thought I wondering if she carried a bag to match.

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Connections

Featured in Memories of Oz (2001)

User Reviews

Historically important...but that's it

A 3-D short with some annoying narrator going into a haunted house and meeting Frankenstein (twice), a witch, a skeleton, an archer, an Indian and assorted other "madmen".

The movie is constantly throwing things at you for the effect--but it's pointless if u see it in 2-D (like I did).

It is interesting to see they had 3-D technology back in 1941 but this short is just silly.

And narrator Pete Smith is SO annoying.

Worth a look just for its curiosity value. I really wish TCM could show this in 3-D but they can't. A 3.