Mystery Liner
Mystery Liner

Mystery Liner

1934Movie62 minEnglish

Police try to solve a murder on board an ocean liner.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: William NighGenres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective boards a luxury liner to investigate a series of murders plaguing the ship. As passengers and crew members fall victim to a mysterious killer, he must race against time to uncover the culprit before they strike again. The investigation takes a perilous turn as the detective finds himself a target.

Critical Reception

Mystery Liner is a standard B-movie mystery from the pre-Code era, notable for its atmospheric suspense and straightforward plot. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an adequate thriller for its time, offering a serviceable whodunit for fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A competently made, if uninspired, mystery thriller.
  • Features a decent level of suspense for a low-budget production.
  • The plot is predictable, but the performances hold interest.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Mystery Liner' is not widely documented on Google. However, general sentiment suggests it's a typical example of early Hollywood mystery films, appreciated by niche fans for its vintage appeal.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Monogram Pictures, a studio known for its low-budget productions, often referred to as 'Poverty Row' studios.

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