Murder in the Blue Room
Murder in the Blue Room

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Murder in the Blue Room

1944
Movie
61 min
English

A young woman, a trio of singers, and a mystery writer are among the guests at a house long-considered to be haunted.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: William BeaudineGenres: Mystery, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman, recently widowed, finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation when her late husband's associates are found dead. As she tries to unravel the mystery, she uncovers a complex web of intrigue involving secret societies and hidden motives. The investigation leads her through a series of perilous encounters and surprising revelations. She must rely on her wits to survive and expose the killer.

Critical Reception

Murder in the Blue Room was a B-movie production that received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics appreciated its fast pace and elements of suspense, others found the plot convoluted and the acting uneven. It is generally regarded as a minor entry in the mystery genre of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a decent, if somewhat formulaic, whodunit plot.

  • William Beaudine's direction keeps the pacing brisk, fitting for a B-picture.

  • The performances are generally adequate, though not particularly memorable.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally released as 'Flesh and Fantasy' by Universal Pictures, but was re-edited and retitled 'Murder in the Blue Room' for re-release by Astor Pictures.

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CinemaSerf

This starts off quite spookily with a masked man draped in a sheet welcoming the guests to an haunted mansion for a good old game of mysterious "Cleudo". Of course he doesn't know that at the start of the evening, but given we have loads of...