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The Missing Corpse

The Missing Corpse

1945Movie⏱️ 1h 2mPassed
ComedyMystery
5.9
IMDB Rating
301 votes

A feud between rival newspapermen Kruger (Bromberg) and McDonald (Guilfoyle) goes deadly when blackmailing McDonald ends up murdered and his corpse planted in the trunk of Kruger's car.

Director
Albert Herman
Writers
Raymond L. Schrock, Harry O. Hoyt
Stars
J. Edward Bromberg, Isabel Randolph, Frank Jenks
Release Date
June 1, 1945
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 13
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

J. Edward Bromberg
J. Edward Bromberg
as Henry Kruger
Isabel Randolph
Isabel Randolph
as Alice Kruger
Frank Jenks
Frank Jenks
as Mack Hogan
Eric Sinclair
Eric Sinclair
as James Kruger
Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle
as Andy McDonald
Ben Welden
Ben Welden
as 'Slippery Joe' Clary
Charles Coleman
Charles Coleman
as Egbert
Eddy Waller
Eddy Waller
as Desmond
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Elayne Adams
as Miss Ames
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Mary Arden
as Madge

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Color
Black and White
Production
Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC)

🏷️ Keywords

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🎯 Categories

ComedyMystery

⭐ Featured Review

Body, body....who's got the body?!
by planktonrules2018-02-13
8/10

"PRC was a tiny studio that rented space at larger studios and made their films on a shoestring budget. Generally, when I see a film was made by PRC, I either avoid it or expect it to be, at best, a time-passer. Imagine my surprise when I found I not only liked "The Missing Corpse" but would highly recommend it. It's hard to believe...especially since there are no big name actors and the film is clearly a B-movie, clocking in at only 62 minutes in length! Henry Kruger owns a newspaper and his greatest nemesis is a rival newspaper owner who takes delight in slandering Kruger. Bec..."

💡 Did You Know?

Kruger's car is a 1941 Buick convertible; the "A" sticker on his front windshield is a World War II era gasoline ration status. The "A" sticker was aimed at nonessential driving and was good for three gallons a week to be used for essential shopping and other uses.

📖 Synopsis

A feud between rival newspapermen Kruger (Bromberg) and McDonald (Guilfoyle) goes deadly when blackmailing McDonald ends up murdered and his corpse planted in the trunk of Kruger's car.