Murder, He Says (1945) — Perfery

(1945)Directed by George Marshall91 minComedy, Mystery, Crime, Horror

Pete Marshall is sent as a replacement to the mountain district town of Plainville when a public opinion surveyor who went there goes missing. Visiting the hillbilly family of Mamie Fleagle, Pete begins to suspect that she and her two sons have murdered the surveyor. Pete also believes that Mamie is slowly poisoning wealthy Grandma Fleagle, who has put a vital clue to her fortune in a nonsensical embroidered sampler.

Fred MacMurrayas Pete Marshall

Helen Walkeras Claire Matthews

Marjorie Mainas Mamie Fleagle Smithers Johnson

Jean Heatheras Elany Fleagle

Porter Hallas Mr. Johnson

Peter Whitneyas Mert Fleagle / Bert Fleagle

Mabel Paigeas Grandma Fleagle

Barbara Pepperas Bonnie Fleagle

Francis Fordas Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)

Harry Allenas Old Deaf Townsman (uncredited)

Si Jenksas 80-Year-Old Townsman (uncredited)

Walter Baldwinas Vic Hardy (uncredited)

JD Jimmie Dundeeas Hardy Sympathizer (uncredited)

Milton Parsonsas Hardy Sympathizer (uncredited)

Tom Faddenas Sheriff Murdock (uncredited)

James Flavinas Police Officer (uncredited)

Joel Friedkinas Little Man (uncredited)

JJ Jerry Jamesas F.B.I. Man (uncredited)

WM William Meaderas F.B.I. Man (uncredited)

George McKayas Storekeeper (uncredited)

Arthur Hunnicuttas Townsman (uncredited)

Ralph Petersas Townsman (uncredited)

Syd Sayloras Townsman (uncredited)