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.

70min
1936
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.9/10

Cast

Preston Foster profile picturePreston FosterTip O'Neil
Margaret Callahan profile pictureMargaret CallahanAmy Hutchins
Alan Mowbray profile pictureAlan MowbrayPaul Harding
Ralph Morgan profile pictureRalph MorganJim Glenray
Molly Lamont profile pictureMolly LamontNancy Harding
John Carroll profile pictureJohn CarrollGene Leland
Robert Middlemass profile pictureRobert MiddlemassInspector Brock
Noel Madison profile pictureNoel MadisonTony Spivali, Gambler
Paul Porcasi profile picturePaul PorcasiLuigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
Ward Bond profile pictureWard BondJohn Doe, a Gangster
Florence Lake profile pictureFlorence LakeTony's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Lucille Ball profile pictureLucille BallDeparting Train Passenger (uncredited)
Willie Best profile pictureWillie BestJanitor at Spivali's Bar (uncredited)

About Muss 'em Up

Muss 'em Up Overview

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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 70min

Extra details

Original Title: Muss 'em Up
Original Language: English
Directed By: Charles Vidor
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures