

Murders in the Rue Morgue
“The super shocker !”
In 19th century Paris, a maniac abducts young women and injects them with ape blood in an attempt to prove ape-human kinship but constantly meets failure as the abducted women die.
Where to watch Murders in the Rue Morgue in United States
Can I watch Murders in the Rue Morgue in United States? Yes — you can stream Murders in the Rue Morgue in United States on Mometu, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Mometu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Murders in the Rue Morgue
Murders in the Rue Morgue is a 1932 English-language horror, mystery and crime film directed by Robert Florey. The cast is led by Sidney Fox, Bela Lugosi, Leon Ames. It has a runtime of 1h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Mometu.
Murders in the Rue Morgue was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 27, 1932, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Writers
- Dale Van Every, Tom Reed, Ethel M. Kelly
- Release date
- January 27, 1932
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
Murders in the Rue Morgue cast & crew
Murders in the Rue Morgue was directed by Robert Florey and written by Dale Van Every, Tom Reed, and Ethel M. Kelly.
The cast features Sidney Fox as Mlle. Camille L'Espanaye, Bela Lugosi as Dr. Mirakle, Leon Ames as Pierre Dupin, Bert Roach as Paul, Betty Ross Clarke as Mme. L'Espanaye, and Brandon Hurst as Prefect of Police.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Karl Freund and it was produced by Carl Laemmle Jr..
Is Murders in the Rue Morgue worth watching?
Murders in the Rue Morgue holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 149 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 1m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, mystery, and crime, Murders in the Rue Morgue is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Murders in the Rue Morgue
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Cast of Murders in the Rue Morgue

Sidney Fox
Mlle. Camille L'Espanaye

Bela Lugosi
Dr. Mirakle

Leon Ames
Pierre Dupin

Bert Roach
Paul

Betty Ross Clarke
Mme. L'Espanaye

Brandon Hurst
Prefect of Police

D'Arcy Corrigan
Morgue Keeper

Noble Johnson
Janos The Black One

Arlene Francis
Woman of the Streets

Ted Billings
Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)

Herman Bing
Franz Odenheimer (uncredited)

Joe Bonomo
Gorilla (uncredited)
Murders in the Rue Morgue — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Murders in the Rue Morgue in United States?
Murders in the Rue Morgue is streaming on Mometu in United States.
▸Is Murders in the Rue Morgue on Mometu?
Yes — Murders in the Rue Morgue is currently available on Mometu in United States.
▸What language is Murders in the Rue Morgue in?
Murders in the Rue Morgue is originally in English, with audio tracks including Danish, English, German, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Murders in the Rue Morgue?
Murders in the Rue Morgue runs 1 hours 1 minutes (61 minutes).
▸What is Murders in the Rue Morgue rated?
Murders in the Rue Morgue is rated 12. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 149 ratings.











