Apology for Murder
Genres
Overview
Head over heels in love with a stern and cold older businessman's young wife, a reporter is seduced into conspiring to murder him so she can inherit his estate, while pinning the murder on another businessman.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
67 min
Release Date
1945-09-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
13
Vote Average
4.8
Hugh Beaumont
Kenny Blake
Ann Savage
Toni Kirkland
Charles D. Brown
Ward McGee
Russell Hicks
Harvey Kirkland
Pierre Watkin
Craig Jordan
Budd Buster
Jed
Norman Willis
Allen Webb
Elizabeth Valentine
Mrs. Harper
George Sherwood
Lieutenant Edwards
Sarah Padden
Maggie
Eva Novak
Maid
Wheaton Chambers
Minister
Arch Hall Sr.
Paul (as Archie Hall)
Henry Hall
Warden
Jack Perrin
Reporter (Uncredited)
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