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Murder in the Private Car

19341h 3mHarry Beaumont
IMDb 6.2

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Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of railroad tycoon Luke Carson, and that she had been kidnapped as a baby 14 years ago by Luke's vindictive brother Elwood, and placed with strangers.

MysteryRomanceComedy
PoliceTelegramTycoonRailroadPre-codeRunaway TrainChild KidnappingFather Daughter ReunionTrain WreckTelephone Switchboard Operator

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What is Murder in the Private Car (1934) about?

Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of railroad tycoon Luke Carson, and that she had been kidnapped as a baby 14 years ago by Luke's vindictive brother Elwood, and placed with strangers.

Who stars in Murder in the Private Car?

Murder in the Private Car stars Charles Ruggles (Godfrey D. Scott), Una Merkel (Georgia Latham), Mary Carlisle (Ruth Raymond), Russell Hardie (John Blake), Porter Hall (Alden Murray). The film was directed by Harry Beaumont.

How long is Murder in the Private Car?

Murder in the Private Car has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1934.

Is Murder in the Private Car worth watching?

Murder in the Private Car holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Mystery, Romance, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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