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A Slight Case of Murder

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With the end of Prohibition, hapless bootlegger Remy Marco (Edward G. Robinson) has decided to call it quits and become a law-abiding citizen. Years later, as his legitimate beer business and his marriage are simultaneously crumbling, he discovers four dead mobsters in his upstate New York home. Unfortunately that's the least of his troubles -- which include a rattail-wearing orphan that his wife (Jane Bryan) has taken in, and his daughter's boyfriend, who is a cop.
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Otis Ferguson The New Republic There has been an idea going around that A Slight Case of Murder is a comedy (which it may be if comedy means a story of farce complexion with laughs coming at you from way down the track like a freight in a nightmare). Dec 26, 2023 Full Review John Kinloch California Eagle The whole affair, which easily might have been rather gruesome, is gotten off with just the right light-comedy air. Oct 30, 2019 Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine Author [Damon] Runyon is at his best in A Slight Case of Murder. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Outdated mildly amusing black comedy that spoofs the gangster film. Rated: C+ Sep 16, 2008 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 4/5 Oct 28, 2006 Full Review John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis It works as a parody of old gangster movies; it works as a screwball comedy of the era; and it remains as funny today as when it was made. Rated: 7/10 Jul 5, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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David K Great crew of the Warner's team - Ruth Donnelly, Allen Jenkins, Edward Brophy et. al. - complementing the great Edward G. Robinson in a comedic spin on his gangster roles. Not the side-splitting humor it's made out to be, but very funny still. Definitely worth the 1.5 hours to watch it and feel a little better in a way that only a good comedy can pick you up! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/07/23 Full Review Russ Edward G. Robinson, Ed Brophy, and them other mugs in a send up of the 30's cops'n'robbers shoot-em-up. A quite entertaining 85 minutes. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/01/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best comedies I have ever seen. There isn't a lame line in the entire show. Of course Edward G Robinson was the perfect misunderstood (and not too bright) villain. Ruth Donnelly as Marco's wife was a scream. And the cast of misfit mob sidekicks was perfect. So glad I didn't miss this gem. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review ashley h A Slight Case of Murder is a decent film. It is about a former bootlegger Remy Marco who has a slight problem with forclosing bankers, a prospective son-in-law, and four hard-to-explain corpses. Edward G. Robinson and Jane Bryan give okay performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Lloyd Bacon did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the humor. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Frances H Cute and very Runyanesque, with Edward G. doing what he does best--his gangster character. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/15/20 Full Review Audience Member An underrated delight--a gangster comedy perfectly paced, cast and written. I would wish there were more like it, but the scarcity of such delights is something that makes it all the more special. Wonderful from start to finish--I think one of the finest moments, both for Edward G. Robinson and for Lloyd Bacon. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis With the end of Prohibition, hapless bootlegger Remy Marco (Edward G. Robinson) has decided to call it quits and become a law-abiding citizen. Years later, as his legitimate beer business and his marriage are simultaneously crumbling, he discovers four dead mobsters in his upstate New York home. Unfortunately that's the least of his troubles -- which include a rattail-wearing orphan that his wife (Jane Bryan) has taken in, and his daughter's boyfriend, who is a cop.
Director
Lloyd Bacon
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 1938, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 25m
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