Murder in the Library_
Jim Malvern is one of the richest men in the world. Unscrupulous and greedy, he uses beautiful young women as his playthings. But after meeting gorgeous actress Gloria Dawn, Malvern decides to put aside his philandering ways. With a marriage date set, the millionaire invites a flock of his famous friends -- including some of his former lovers -- to a remote island. Moments before the ceremony, Malvern is shot and killed by an unseen assailant. A grieving Gloria, realizing the murderer must be one of the guests, goes on a hunt for her fiance's killer.
Starring
Linda Watkins, James Kirkwood, Reed Howes
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Murder in the Library was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
Jim Malvern is one of the richest men in the world. Unscrupulous and greedy, he uses beautiful young women as his playthings. But after meeting gorgeous actr...
Murder in the Library is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (20)
Linda Watkins
Gloria Dawn
James Kirkwood
Jim Malvern
Reed Howes
Jack Halliday
Josephine Dunn
Anne Cabot Ford
Molly O'Day
Renee Grant
JC
Jack Chapin
Wheeler Johnson
WB
Wally Bishop
Man in Speakeasy
MB
Mary Bailey
Housemaid
AB
Ard Bamond
Minor Role
MB
Melba Bartlett
House Party Guest
WB
Winifred Bass
Minor Role
FB
Frank Blackman
Houseboy
JB
Jean Bouton
House Party Guest
CB
Carl Brown
Yacht Party Guest
DB
David Bunn
Johnson
JC
Jack Carlyle
First Detective
JC
Jess Cavin
Second Detective
AC
Adeline Chapin
House Party Guest
AC
Alice Chapin
Yacht Party Guest
JC
John Chesnut
House Party Guest / Man in Boating Party
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What is Murder in the Library about?
Jim Malvern is one of the richest men in the world. Unscrupulous and greedy, he uses beautiful young women as his playthings. But after meeting gorgeous actress Gloria Dawn, Malvern decides to put aside his philandering ways. With a marriage date set, the millionaire invites a flock of his famous friends -- including some of his former lovers -- to a remote island. Moments before the ceremony, Malvern is shot and killed by an unseen assailant. A grieving Gloria, realizing the murderer must be one of the guests, goes on a hunt for her fiance's killer.
How long is Murder in the Library?
Murder in the Library has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in Murder in the Library?
The cast of Murder in the Library includes Linda Watkins, James Kirkwood, Reed Howes, Josephine Dunn, Molly O'Day.
GENRES (1)
Drama