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MYSTERY . 1934 . 1h 3m . 5.3/10

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Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of railroad tycoon Luke Carson, and that she had been kidnapped as a baby 14 years ago by Luke's vindictive brother Elwood, and placed with strangers.

Starring Charles Ruggles, Una Merkel, Mary Carlisle

5.3/10

Rating

1h 3m

Runtime

1934

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of railroad tycoon Luke Carson, and that she had been kidnapped as a baby 14 years ago by Luke's vindictive brother Elwood, and placed with strangers.

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Cast

Charles Ruggles stars as Godfrey D. Scott in Murder in the Private Car.

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Year context

Murder in the Private Car was released 92 years ago in 1934.

Overview

Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of...

Murder in the Private Car is a Mystery, Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 3m.

CAST (13)

Charles Ruggles

Charles Ruggles

Godfrey D. Scott

Una Merkel

Mary Carlisle

Russell Hardie

Porter Hall

Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

Berton Churchill

Berton Churchill

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Clifford Thompson

Allen

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

Titus

Walter Brennan

Switchman (uncredited)

Ray Corrigan

Naba the Gorilla (uncredited)

Sterling Holloway

Sterling Holloway

Office Boy (uncredited)

Olaf Hytten

Olaf Hytten

Man Asking About Radio (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release

June 29, 1934

Status

Released

Runtime

63 min (1h 3m)

Country

United States

Rating

5.3/10 (15 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Murder in the Private Car about?

Ruth Raymond works on the telephone switchboard of a large NYC office building. One day, a private detective informs her that she is actually the daughter of railroad tycoon Luke Carson, and that she had been kidnapped as a baby 14 years ago by Luke's vindictive brother Elwood, and placed with strangers.

How long is Murder in the Private Car?

Murder in the Private Car has a runtime of 63 minutes (1h 3m).

Who stars in Murder in the Private Car?

The cast of Murder in the Private Car includes Charles Ruggles, Una Merkel, Mary Carlisle, Russell Hardie, Porter Hall.

What is the rating of Murder in the Private Car?

Murder in the Private Car has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Mystery Romance Comedy