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1935•65 min•Crime, Mystery, Romance, Comedy

The Mystery Man

Is The Mystery Man a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Mystery Man worth watching? With a rating of 5.4/10, this Crime, Mystery, Romance, Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Mystery Man Synopsis

Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Louis with only a buck on his person. To remedy the problem, Doyle pawns the revolver he's carrying. When the gun is subsequently used in a murder, Doyle's problems only multiply. In the meantime, he's also fallen in love with a comely stranger (Maxine Doyle) he convinced to impersonate his wife.

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Top Cast

Robert Armstrong
Robert ArmstrongLarry Doyle
Maxine Doyle
Maxine DoyleAnne Ogilvie
Henry Kolker
Henry KolkerEllwyn A. 'Jo-Jo' Jonas
LeRoy Mason
LeRoy MasonThe Eel, Gangster
James Burke
James BurkeManaging Editor Marvin
Guy Usher
Guy UsherDistrict Attorney Johnson
James P. Burtis
James P. BurtisWhalen
Monte Collins
Monte CollinsDunn, Reporter
Sam Lufkin
Sam LufkinWeeks
Otto Fries
Otto FriesNate, Pawnbroker

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Mystery Man worth watching?

The Mystery Man has received mixed reviews with a 5.4/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Crime, Mystery, Romance movies.

Is The Mystery Man hit or flop?

The Mystery Man has received average ratings (5.4/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Mystery Man?

The Mystery Man is a Crime, Mystery, Romance movie that Hard-boiled newspaper reporter Larry Doyle (Robert Armstrong) goes a bit too far in celebrating a work bonus and wakes up on a train bound for St. Lou...

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