The Woman in Room 13 is a 1932 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Henry King and adapted by Guy Bolton from the play of the same name. The film stars Elissa Landi, Ralph Bellamy, Neil Hamilton, Myrna Loy, Gilbert Roland and Walter Walker. The film was released on May 15, 1932, by Fox Film Corporation.
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| Directed by | Henry King |
| Screenplay by | Guy Bolton (screenplay) Max Marcin (play) Samuel Shipman (play) Percival Wilde (play) |
| Starring | Elissa Landi Ralph Bellamy Neil Hamilton Myrna Loy Gilbert Roland Walter Walker |
| Cinematography | John F. Seitz |
| Edited by | Alfred DeGaetano |
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| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editLaura Bruce is divorced from her husband following an unpleasant matrimonial term. She then marries Paul Ramsey, whom she has always loved. Dick Turner, his employer and enamored of Laura, sends her husband away on a business trip. A murder is committed and detective John Bruce seeks to fasten the crime upon Paul. After he fails to do so, a happy ending results.
Cast
edit- Elissa Landi as Laura Ramsey
- Ralph Bellamy as John Bruce
- Neil Hamilton as Paul Ramsey
- Myrna Loy as Sari Loder
- Gilbert Roland as Victor Legrand
- Walter Walker as Howard Ramsey
- Luis Alberni as Peppi Tonelli
- Charley Grapewin as Andy
Production
editDevelopment
editThe film is a remake of a 1920 silent film with Pauline Frederick.[1][2][3]
References
edit- ^ "The Woman in Room 13 (1932) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
- ^ Hall, Mordaunt (May 21, 1932). "Reserved for Ladies (review)". NYTimes.com. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
- ^ "The Woman in Room 13". Afi.com. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
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