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Meurtre

Original title: Murder!
  • 1930
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
7.5K
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Meurtre (1930)
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

A juror in a murder trial, after voting to convict, has second thoughts and begins to investigate on his own before the execution.A juror in a murder trial, after voting to convict, has second thoughts and begins to investigate on his own before the execution.A juror in a murder trial, after voting to convict, has second thoughts and begins to investigate on his own before the execution.

  • Director
    • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Writers
    • Clemence Dane
    • Helen Simpson
    • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Stars
    • Herbert Marshall
    • Norah Baring
    • Phyllis Konstam
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    7.5K
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    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Clemence Dane
      • Helen Simpson
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Stars
      • Herbert Marshall
      • Norah Baring
      • Phyllis Konstam
    • 88User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    Herbert Marshall
    Herbert Marshall
    • Sir John Menier
    Norah Baring
    Norah Baring
    • Diana Baring
    Phyllis Konstam
    Phyllis Konstam
    • Doucie Markham
    Edward Chapman
    Edward Chapman
    • Ted Markham
    Miles Mander
    Miles Mander
    • Gordon Druce
    Esme Percy
    Esme Percy
    • Handel Fane
    Donald Calthrop
    Donald Calthrop
    • Ion Stewart
    Esme V. Chaplin
    Esme V. Chaplin
    • Prosecuting Counsel
    Amy Brandon Thomas
    Amy Brandon Thomas
    • Defending Counsel
    • (as Amy Brandon-Thomas)
    Joynson Powell
    Joynson Powell
    • Judge
    S.J. Warmington
    S.J. Warmington
    • Bennett
    Marie Wright
    Marie Wright
    • Miss Mitcham
    Hannah Jones
    Hannah Jones
    • Mrs. Didsome
    Una O'Connor
    Una O'Connor
    • Mrs. Grogram
    R.E. Jeffrey
    R.E. Jeffrey
    • Foreman of the Jury
    Alan Stainer
    • Member of the Jury
    Kenneth Kove
    Kenneth Kove
    • Member of the Jury
    Guy Pelham Boulton
    • Member of the Jury
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Clemence Dane
      • Helen Simpson
      • Alfred Hitchcock
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    User reviews88

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Murder!' highlights Alfred Hitchcock's innovative use of sound and visual techniques, exploring themes of wrongful accusation and social critique. The film's stagy performances and theatrical roots reflect the transition from silent to sound cinema. Hitchcock's creative camera work and voice-over are praised, though some find the performances and pacing uneven. Despite its flaws, 'Murder!' is recognized as a crucial early work in Hitchcock's career.
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    7Hitchcoc

    Setting the Stage

    A recurring theme in Hitchcock's movies was the innocent accused who can't defend him or herself. In this case it's a young actress who is found, standing over the victim of a brutal murder, bloodied, with a fireplace poker at her feet. She has no recollection of the murder and is brought to court where she is convicted and sentenced to be hanged. But someone just doesn't believe she could have done this and begins to sort out evidence. All I can say is that there is so much promise in these early Hitchcock movies that pushes us forward to his more mature works. "Murder!" and "Blackmail" remain two of my favorite Hitchcock movies.
    Bucs1960

    Early Talkie With Merit

    Early Hitchcocks are all worth seeing to observe how the Master's style evolved over the years. This story, based on a Clemence Dane book, is interesting, if only for the sub-texts flowing through it. The dialogue comes in fits and starts, which is common in the early sound films and some of the camera work is rudimentary.....but you can still spot the Hitchcock touch in the nuances of some of the scenes. Herbert Marshall is especially dashing as Sir John; he was a particularly attractive actor in his early years. Nora Baring is servicable as the accused but it is Esme Percy, as Fain, who is intriguing. As a "half-caste", originally written by Dane as gay, he is either overacting like hell or is fascinating in his interpretation....there is a fine line. Regardless, he holds your attention when he is on the screen. The film moves slowlllllllly, very slowlllllly.....but for Hitchcock and early talkie buffs, it is well worth it. Catch Una O'Conner in her younger years as the landlady. She's a treat.
    7frankvisco-1

    Murder

    From my comments you will immediately recognize I am not an expert on Alfred Hitchcook or film in general. My positive reactions to this this movie are based on the fact that I felt it held my interest and that it is technically better than most talkies made in the period of 1929 to 1931, even though I think that Herbert Marshall was hampered by a script that was fine for the level of the other actors but inferior for Marshall's talent. I feel that he was out of place in this movie because of the supporting actors. It was still a good movie and you could see hints of Hitchcock future genius in the direction of the plot. I think it took courage to include some of the longer scenes in this movie, especially for a movie made in 1930. That being said I think these longer scenes were mostly effective. I think this film is watch-worthy for any film student and anyone who is a fan of Hitchcock or early talkies. In my opinion if this film were made only 4 years later with the same cast it would have been a superior film because of the massive evolution in film making in the period between 1930 and 1934.
    5skeetsmiller

    Slow-Moving, But Stick Around for the Ending

    Alfred Hitchcock's Murder! is not a great film, but I give it *** out of ****, so it must be good, and it is. The acting is good, the premise is intriguing, but the film being extremely slow-moving, makes the film boring at times, but it is still at times a quite mesmerizing film that is worth is just for the extraordinary ending. The plot deals with a woman( Norah Baring) being accused of murder, and a juror( a great Herbert Marshall) being almost sure that she is not the killer, and attempting to find this killer. I will not reveal any more of the plot to you, as I think that this film deserved to be seen, not just read. It is not one of Hitchcock's more popular films, and not one of his best. It is an early talkie, so be prepared for a poor print. But past that and it's slow-moving flaws, it's a well-acted film that deserves to be seen.
    6blanche-2

    slow but hey, it's Hitchcock

    Two things make Murder! Interesting before one even sees it - it's early Hitchcock and the film is 87 years old!

    It's not your typical Hitchcock story. A famous actor (Herbert Marshall) sits on a jury that convicts a young actress, Diana (Norah Baring) of murder, but he's haunted by the verdict.

    He had an encounter with this woman some time before and suggested she gain experience by "working in the provinces." He now feels slightly responsible, as she is accused of murdering a young female costar.

    Enlisting the help of a married couple in the company, he sets out to find out what really happened.

    Marshall is young and attractive, and Esme Percy as Handel Fane is very memorable. A distinguished stage actor, he actually studied with Sarah Bernhardt, and roles were written for him by Bernard Shaw. His style and look are unusual.

    This was filmed in a precise manner - the camera focusing on doorways, going along the floor where the murder took place and showing the bloody poker.

    The climax of the film is pure Hitchcock and astounding. Well worth sitting through this early movie. Hitchcock always is.

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    • Trivia
      This is the first film in which a person's thoughts are presented on the soundtrack.
    • Goofs
      At around 53 minutes, when Sir John, Ted Markham and his wife take their seats at the dining table. The camera dollies back too much and near the left edge of the screen Alfred Hitchcock is visible as he watches the unfolding scene. (Probably Hitchcock, but precise identity can't be determined from a partial glimpse of a right arm and leg).
    • Quotes

      Prosecuting Counsel: I need not remind you that in the eyes of the law, men and women are equal. The crime of murder, in England at least, is judged dispassionately. Neither beauty nor youth no provocation, can be...

    • Alternate versions
      The UK version includes approximately 12 minutes of footage cut from the USA release. The extra footage occurs primarily in two sequences:
      • Additional jury deliberations prior to the introduction of Sir Herbert Marshall as Sir John.
      • After the discovery of the broken basin in the playhouse dressing room, there is a lengthy sequence showing Sir John paying the stagehand who granted him entrance and leaving with the Markhams. The scene fades to the end of the day, with the weary trio stopping at the door of "the policeman's rooming house," where Sir John had planned to stay the night. Noticing the shabby neighborhood, he starts to change his mind and retire to his luxury hotel suite, but Ted Markham reminds him of his hope to discover further clues at the rooming house. Fade in to Sir John in bed the next morning, being awakened by the sound of crying children. The landlady (Una O'Connor, billed in the USA credits though all her scenes are cut) enters and regales Sir John with her troubles. Meanwhile, her children play on and around the bed and give him a kitten, which crawls under his covers. The landlady confirms that the suspected killer had access to a police uniform. Enter Ted Markham, whose ensuing dialogue with Sir John reinforces the importance of the "second" policeman and establishes the existence of the blood-stained cigarette case, both of which ultimately prove critical in solving the murder. Here, the scene cuts to the prison where the USA version picks up with Sir John's interview of Norah Baring.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Mary (1931)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No.5 in C Minor, Op.67
      (1809) (uncredited)

      Music by Ludwig van Beethoven

      Played during the opening credits

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 1976 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Enter Sir John
    • Filming locations
      • Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(studio: A British International Production made at Elstree, London)
    • Production company
      • British International Pictures (BIP)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.20 : 1

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