The Murder Man

(1935)

Crime / Drama

70 minutes

Directed by Tim Whelan

Cast:

Spencer Tracy as Steve Grey
Virginia Bruce as Mary
Lionel Atwill as Captain Cole
Harvey Stephens as Henry Mander
James Stewart as Shorty
Robert Barrat as Robins
William Collier Sr. as Pop Grey
Bobby Watson as Carey Booth
William Demarest as Red Maguire
John Sheehan as Sweeny
Lucien Littlefield as Rafferty
George Chandler as Sol Hertzberger

Steve Grey is a reporter for the Daily Star, who is always making sure to obtain the rest of newspapers in town. Grey assists the police when Henry Mander is investigated for the murder of his crooked business partner by informing them what happened earlier. Mander is found guilty in court and sentenced to death. Columnist Mary Shannon is in love with Steve, but stars to realize why Steve is having problems concerning Mander’s execution and the story he told.