Murder Is My Beat

1955

Murder Is My Beat (1955)

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Rotten: 0

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Movie Info

A nightclub singer is arrested and accused of murder despite her protestations of innocence. Though convicted, she does not change her story. She and one of the arresting officers are boarding a prison-bound train when she spies the man she supposedly killed. She and the officer give chase and begin hunting for the man. Unfortunately, the night club singer vanishes leaving the officer, who is by now convinced of her innocent to plead with his superiors for the chance to solve the case, which turns out to be a bit more convoluted that it seems.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Directed By:

Edgar G. Ulmer
Written By:

Aubrey Wisberg
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1955 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jan 8, 2013
Runtime:

77 minutes
Studio:

Allied Artists Pictures

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Cast

Paul Langton
as Ray Patrick

Barbara Payton
as Eden Lane

Selena Royle
as Mrs. Abbott

Robert Shayne
as Bert Rawley

Roy Gordon
as Abbott

Tracey Roberts
as Patsy Flint

Kate MacKenna
as Landlady

Harry Harvey
as Gas Station Attendant

Jay Adler
as Bartender

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Critic Reviews for Murder Is My Beat

All Critics (5) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (0)

Most of its expressionist-tinged visual flourishes are withheld until the very end, with a final twist that's legitimately thrilling.

Jun 28, 2013 | Full Review…

Violet Lucca

Slant Magazine

Edgar G. Ulmer was Poverty Row's poet laureate of despair.

Feb 8, 2013 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

John Beifuss

Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

"Murder is my Beat" is not one of your better films of the film noir genre. But, this black & white thriller directed by Edgar G. Ulmer has enough going for it to permit a recommendation.

Jan 26, 2013 | Rating: B- | Full Review…