Muss 'em Up (1936)

Famous private detective Tip O'Neil is summoned by telegram to the estate of old friend Paul Harding, but finds the telegram was sent by Paul's attractive secretary, Amy Hutchins. Paul admits his dog was shot by extortionists to show they mean business, and shows Tip some threatening notes they sent. That night, Paul's ward, Corinne, is kidnapped by two gangsters and her driver is found dead the next morning. The kidnappers contact Tip demanding $200,000, which is delivered according to instructions. Awaiting the return of Corrine, Tip learns her fiancé, Gene Leland, is an ex-convict, and he also investigates why a thug, Maratti, was found prowling around the grounds, and why Paul's brother-in-law, Jim Glenray, was seen leaving the estate late the night before. And when the chauffeur is murdered with Amy's gun as he was about to confess some complicity, Tip has to piece together various clues to pinpoint the culprits.

Directing:
  • Charles Vidor

Writing:
  • Erwin S. Gelsey
  • James Edward Grant

Stars:
Release Date: 1936-02-13
themoviedb icon 5.5/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 70

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Preston Foster
Preston Foste...
Tip O'Neil
Alan Mowbray
Alan Mowbray
Paul Harding
Margaret Callahan
Margaret Call...
Amy Hutchins
Ralph Morgan
Ralph Morgan
Jim Glenray
Molly Lamont
Molly Lamont
Nancy Harding
John Carroll
John Carroll
Gene Leland
Ward Bond
Ward Bond
John Doe, a Gangster
Maxine Jennings
Maxine Jennin...
Cleo
Robert Middlemass
Robert Middle...
Inspector Brock
Clarence Muse
Clarence Muse
William
Florine McKinney
Florine McKin...
Corinne
Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball
Departing Train Passenger (uncredited)
Noel Madison
Noel Madison
Tony Spivali, Gambler
Harold Huber
Harold Huber
Maratti
Paul Porcasi
Paul Porcasi
Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
Florence Lake
Florence Lake
Tony's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Guinn 'Big Bo...
'Red' Cable
Maxie Rosenbloom
Maxie Rosenbl...
Snake
Willie Best
Willie Best
Janitor at Spivali's Bar (uncredited)
Guinn
Guinn "Big Bo...
'Red' Cable
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