Murder!

Murder! (1930)

  • 92% of critics liked it
    (13 reviews)

  • 40% of users liked it
    (1,334 ratings)

Alfred Hitchcock's second all-talkie thriller, Murder stars Herbert Marshall as pompous actor-manager Sir John Menier, a send-up of George DuMaurier. Summoned for jury duty, Sir John is one of 12 people who must decide the fate of Diana Baring (Norah Baring), a young actress on trial for murder.… More

In Theaters
Jan 1, 1930 Wide
LionsGate Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

    It remains a crucial insight into the development of one of the cinema's greatest artists, and so, essential viewing.

  • Variety Staff, Variety

    Well photographed and mounted, it contains all the gadgets of the pet Alfred Hitchcock technique, from quick cutting to skillful dialog blending.

  • , Time Out

    Perhaps the most provocative of all early British Hitchcocks.

  • , New York Times

    An intelligent, well-acted and thoroughly entertaining motion picture in the routine pattern of mystery thrillers.

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    Hitchcock's tenth feature, a crime drama set in the theater, is one of his best British films, featuring Herbert Marshall in his first speaking part and a new kind of villain.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Chris W


    This early Hitch effort concerns a juror who, after originally deciding to vote guilty in a trial of a woman accused of murder, has seconds thoguhts about his decision and decides to investigate the case on his own, trying to get something done before the execution can be carried on.… More

  • AJ V


    Not one of Hitchcock's best movies, kind of boring.

  • Daniel M


    Alfred Hitchcock's early work is very uneven; it's only when you get to the likes of The Man Who Knew Too Much and The 39 Steps that the great man's talent begins to properly crystallise. And like all great filmmakers, it's easy to fall into the trap of lavishing… More

  • Lady D


    Certainly a well worn piece in terms of hard wearing film. For me this film is saved by the ending which I felt was wrapped up nicely, but was a little bored throughout.

  • Daniel D


    Hitchcock's early work of "Murder!" had potential to be among one of his bet films. The time spent in the jury with the 12 individuals was vigorously entertaining. When it came down to the private investigation though it became very slow moving. It felt like the movie… More

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