Crime ·Drama ·Mystery ·Thriller · United States of America · 1944 · 1h 35m

Murder, My Sweet

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Director

Cast

Dick Powell as Philip Marlowe Claire Trevor as Helen Grayle Anne Shirley as Ann Grayle Otto Kruger as Jules Amthor Mike Mazurki as Joe "Moose" Malloy Miles Mander as Leuwen Grayle

Crew

Harry J. Wild — Director of Photography Joseph Noriega — Editor Roy Webb — Original Music Composer John Paxton — Screenplay Raymond Chandler — Novel Adrian Scott — Producer

Tagline

Haunted by a lovely face... hunted for another's crime!

Synopsis

After being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit.

Trailer

Murder, My Sweet — Official Trailer

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Mood & Themes

detective female lover femme fatale hallucinogenic drug film noir los angeles, california beach house private detective sedation search for truth unfaithful wife tiki culture

Key Collaborators

Edward Dmytryk Director Harry J. Wild Director of Photography Joseph Noriega Editor Roy Webb Original Music Composer John Paxton Screenplay Raymond Chandler Novel Adrian Scott Producer

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