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The Hat Box Mystery

The Hat Box Mystery

Like-a-Jack-in-the-Box----Murder jumped out and claimed its Victim!

Susan Hart, assistant to private detective Russ Ashton, is given a camera concealed in a hat box and assigned to take a picture of a woman. A gun is accidentally hidden in the box and the woman is killed. Susan is charged with murder, but Russ and his less-than-useful associate, Harvard, get on the case and prove that the fatal shot was fired by the killer from across the street.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Hat Box Mystery
  • Genres: Crime, Comedy, Mystery
  • Release Date: 1947-06-12
  • Runtime: 44 minutes
  • Rating: 4.2/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Robert L. Lippert Productions, Screen Art Pictures Corp.
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7525
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Tom Neal

Tom Neal

as Russ Ashton

Pamela Blake

Pamela Blake

as Susan Hart

Allen Jenkins

Allen Jenkins

as 'Harvard'

Virginia Sale

Virginia Sale

as Veronica Hoopler

Leonard Penn

Leonard Penn

as Stevens, aka John Moreland

Olga Andre

Olga Andre

as Marie Moreland

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy

as Policeman Murphy

Al Hill

Al Hill

as Flint

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

as District Attorney

Zon Murray

Zon Murray

as Joe

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Keywords

private detective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hat Box Mystery?

The Hat Box Mystery is a Crime, Comedy, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 1947-06-12.

Who are the main actors in The Hat Box Mystery?

The main cast includes Tom Neal, Pamela Blake, Allen Jenkins, Virginia Sale, Leonard Penn, .

Where can I watch The Hat Box Mystery online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Hat Box Mystery is available.

Is The Hat Box Mystery based on a true story?

Like-a-Jack-in-the-Box----Murder jumped out and claimed its Victim!

What is the IMDb rating of The Hat Box Mystery?

The Hat Box Mystery has an IMDb rating of 4.2/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Hat Box Mystery?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Hat Box Mystery?

The soundtrack was composed by Robert L. Lippert Productions, Screen Art Pictures Corp.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Hat Box Mystery filmed?

The Hat Box Mystery was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Hat Box Mystery?

The total runtime of The Hat Box Mystery is 44 minutes.

Is The Hat Box Mystery suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Hat Box Mystery?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Hat Box Mystery.

Does The Hat Box Mystery have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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