
Top Cast

Camilla Horn
Sonia Vance

Miles Mander
Harley Travers
Marguerite Allan
Christine Vance

Viola Keats
Gladys Wheeler
Anthony Hankey
Sir Brian Greville

Hay Petrie
Mr. Clappit

Margaret Yarde
Mrs. Clappit
Albert Whelan
Barlow
Barry Livesey
Bert

John Turnbull
Inspector North
About Matinee Idol
Matinee Idol is a crime, drama, mystery film released in 1933. Directed by George King, it stars Camilla Horn, Miles Mander, Marguerite Allan. A well-known actor is murdered. Another performer becomes an amateur sleuth so she can prove her sister is innocent of the crime.
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