Movie Description
Muss 'em Up
(1936)Overview
Famous private detective Tip O'Neil is summoned by telegram to the estate of old friend Paul Harding, but finds the telegram was sent by Paul's attractive secretary, Amy Hutchins. Paul admits his dog was shot by extortionists to show they mean business, and shows Tip some threatening notes they sent. That night, Paul's ward, Corinne, is kidnapped by two gangsters and her driver is found dead the next morning. The kidnappers contact Tip demanding $200,000, which is delivered according to instructions. Awaiting the return of Corrine, Tip learns her fiancé, Gene Leland, is an ex-convict, and he also investigates why a thug, Maratti, was found prowling around the grounds, and why Paul's brother-in-law, Jim Glenray, was seen leaving the estate late the night before. And when the chauffeur is murdered with Amy's gun as he was about to confess some complicity, Tip has to piece together various clues to pinpoint the culprits.
Featured Crew
- Director : Charles Vidor
- Producer : Pandro S. Berman
- Cast : Preston Foster,Margaret Callahan,Alan Mowbray,Ralph Morgan,Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams,Maxie Rosenbloom,Molly Lamont,John Carroll,Florine McKinney,Robert Middlemass,Noel Madison,Maxine Jennings,Harold Huber,Clarence Muse,Paul Porcasi,Ward Bond,John Adair,Florence Lake,Lucille Ball,Willie Best,Ward Bond
Cast
Tip O'Neil
Amy Hutchins
Paul Harding
Jim Glenray
'Red' Cable
Snake
Nancy Harding
Gene Leland
Corinne
Inspector Brock
Tony Spivali, Gambler
Cleo
Maratti
William
Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
John Doe, a Gangster
John Doe, Jr.-a Gangster
Tony's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Departing Train Passenger (uncredited)
Janitor at Spivali's Bar (uncredited)
Kidnapper (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleMuss 'em Up
Status Released
Release Information
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1936-02-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 10m
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures
Genres
- Crime
- Mystery
