Up for Murder

Up for Murder is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film written and directed by Monta Bell and starring Lew Ayres, Genevieve Tobin, Purnell Pratt, Richard Tucker, Frank McHugh and Frederick Burt. It was released on May 27, 1931, by Universal Pictures.^[1][2][3]

Up for Murder
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Monta Bell
Screenplay by	Monta Bell
Produced by	Monta Bell Carl Laemmle, Jr.
Starring	Lew Ayres Genevieve Tobin Purnell Pratt Richard Tucker Frank McHugh Frederick Burt
Cinematography	Karl Freund
Edited by	Ted J. Kent
Music by	Jack Foley Heinz Roemheld
Production company	Universal Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	May 27, 1931 (1931-05-27)
Running time	68 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Bob Marshall gets a promotion at a newspaper thanks to his reporter pal Collins, who owed him a favor. Marshall is assigned to be society columnist Myra Deane's escort to a ball. He falls for Myra and buys her a bracelet from his meager savings.

Arriving uninvited at her luxurious apartment, Bob is shocked to discover Myra is romantically involved with William Winter, a married man who is also their boss. Bob slugs him during a quarrel. Winter's skull hits a table and he dies, but Myra lies, insisting Winter is merely unconscious, hoping to avoid a scandal. She moves the body once Bob leaves.

Bob reads about Winter's death in the paper and turns himself in to the law as the culprit. He is convicted of murder and sentenced to be executed before Myra comes forward with the truth. Bob later receives a package with the bracelet inside, along with Myra's invitation to return it to her in person.

Cast

• Lew Ayres as Robert Marshall
• Genevieve Tobin as Myra Deane
• Purnell Pratt as William Winter
• Richard Tucker as Cyril Herk
• Frank McHugh as Collins
• Frederick Burt as City Editor
• Dorothy Peterson as Mrs. Marshall