Murder Reported (Columbia Pictures) (1958)

(Review) Columbia Pictures’ “Murder Reported,” starring Paul Carpenter and Melissa Stribling, opened yesterday at the ....... Theatre, is a new kind of thriller which parlays a trunkful of murder and a townful of suspects into a screenful of screaming suspense. Reporters Carpenter and Miss Stribling are assigned to the story when their paper is tipped off that a trunk at a small railway station contains a corpse. Their first conclusion that the body is that of a missing local politician goes awry when the corpse turns out to be a woman. But, if this first lead proves inconclusive, other leads eventually turn out to more fruitful. They find themselves hunting for—and being hunted by—‘“the judo killer,’ a clinch-and-kill goon whose caress is his deadliest weapon. Between spells of suspense and action, Carpenter and Miss Stribling find time to discover romance. John Laurie plays a_ bluff. spoken newspaper editor, Peter Swanwick is the tipster who sets off the case and Patrick Holt plays a local reporter. A Fortress Film production for Columbia release, “Murder Reported” is based on the novel “Murder for the Million” by Robert Chapman. Guido Coen produced the film which was directed by Charles Saunders from Doreen Montgomery’s screenplay. (Busy Writer) Writer Robert Chapman, whose novel, “Murder for the Million,” is the basis for Columbia Pictures’ tense thriller, “Murder Reported,” starring Paul Carpenter and Melissa Stribling at the ...... Theatre, is a busy commuter who utilizes every precious second. __ A science reporter on a London paper, Chapman’s impressive literary output, eight thrillers to date, has been turned out while traveling to and from work on the suburban train. He busily writes from the time he boards the train until time to alight at his station. Featured in support of the stars in “Murder Reported” are John Laurie, Peter Swanwick and Patrick Holt. (Yvonne Warren) Yvonne Warren, who plays a brunette temptress in Columbia Pictures’ “Murder Reported,” Columbia Pictures’ new thriller starring Paul Carpenter and Melissa Stribling at the ...... Theatre, is fast-becoming known as Britain’s Gina Lollabridga. Dark haired and flashing-eyed, Miss Warren has one of the sexiest figures around. (Mat I-A; Still No. 35) Paul Carpenter, right, and Peter Swanwick fight it out in "Murder Reported,’ Columbia Pictures’ suspense thriller. PAGE 4 (Mat 2-A; Still No. 11) Paul Carpenter and Melissa Stribling find the body of night club singer Georgia Brown, a victim of "the judo killer," in Columbia Pictures’ "Murder Reported." (General Advance) Columbia Pictures’ “Murder Reported,” starring Paul Carpenter and Melissa Stribling, Open aeabaody ate then errterten Theatre starting)” j05. Said to be a top-notch thriller which includes a trunkful of murder, a townful of suspects and a screenful of screaming suspense, “Murder Reported” features John Laurie, Peter Swanwick and Patrick Holt. Carpenter and Miss Stribling are seen as reporters covering a murder case in which a woman’s corpse has been found in a trunk. Investigating, Carpenter learns his original assumption, that the body in the trunk is that of a missing politician, is wrong. The corpse is that of a local woman who presumably had been buried after her death from illness sometime earlier. The politician is also dead, however, and his body switched with that of the body in the trunk. Following clue after clue, Carpenter finally comes face-to-face with “the judo killer” responsible for the murder and mystery. Carpenter and Miss Stribling are said to be outstanding in their respective roles as the reporters. Veteran character actor Laurie is excellent as their editor. Swanwick plays the man who tips off their paper that the corpse is in the trunk and Holt is seen as a local reporter. Doreen Montgomery’s screen play, based on the novel “Murder for the Million” by Robert Chapman, is a Fortress Film production for Columbia release. Charles Saunders directed the thriller for producer Guido Coen. (Opening Notice) Columbia Pictures’ ‘Murder Reported,” starring Paul Carpenter and Melissa Stribling as reporters assigned to cover a murder case, opens ........ at thes icsyeere Theatre. John Laurie, Peter Swanwick and Patrick Holt are featured. “Murder Reported” is based on the novel “Murder for the Million” by Robert Chapman, and was written for the screen by Doreen Montgomery. A Fortress Film production for Columbia release, “Murder Reported” was directed by Charles Saunders and produced by Guido Coen. (John Laurie) Veteran character actor John Laurie, who made his first film appearance 26 years ago in “Juno and the Paycock,” has an important supporting role in Columbia_ Pictures’ suspenseful thriller, “Murder Reported,” starring Paul Carpenter and Melissa Stribling at the....... Theatre. (Paul Carpenter) Tall, debonair Paul Carpenter felt very much at home as a newspaper reporter covering the story of a “judo killer” in Columbia Pictures’ “Murder Reported,” also starring Melissa Stribling at the ...... Theatre. Carpenter was a radio correspondent with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War II. Born in Montreal, Canada, the son of a doctor, Carpenter was educated at Montreal University. He started his career as an announcer for the Canadian Broadcasting Company. His war reporting during the war took him to Africa, South America and much of Europe. Paul’s films include: “Face the Music,” “Night People,” “Johnny on the Spot,” “The Stranger Came Home,” “The Young Lovers,” “Shadow of a Man,” “The Narrowing Circle,” “The Hypnotist,” “East of Barcelona,” “The Iron Petticoat,” “Murder Reported” and “No Road Back.” A Fortress Film production for Columbia release, “Murder Reported” features John Laurie, Peter Swanwick and Patrick Holt. Doreen Montgomery’s screen play is based on the novel “Murder for the Million” by Robert Chapman. Charles Saunders directed and Guido Coen produced. (Melissa Stribling) Ash-blond, blue-eyed Melissa Stribling who co-stars with Paul Carpenter in Columbia Pictures’ thriller, “Murder Reported,” now fat the) ccniestee Theatre, started her career as an assistant in the cutting room at Ealing Studios. Logically, she should have wound up behind the cameras, instead of in front of them, but it was inevitable that her good looks should lead her to an acting career. Her first stage job after her cutting room days was in repertory where she continued for some years before making her London debut. Her first important film part was in “Out of the Clouds” and, since then, she has appeared in “Decameron Nights,” “Behind the Headlines” and “The Edge of Darkness.” Miss Stribling was born at Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, and her earliest ambition was to become a film actress. This ambition was reflected during her school years when she excelled in drama to the neglect of her other studies. John Laurie, Peter Swanwick and Patrick Holt are featured in “Murder Reported,” written for the screen by Doreen Montgomery and based on the novel “Murder for the Million” by Robert Chapman. It is a Fortress Film production. ahaha aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa "aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa ag om Maa" aaa" aaa" aaa aaa" a"a" aaa" aaa" aaa" aaa a"aa "sa a"a"aa"aa "aaa" aa!"a "aa" a"a"aw"a"a" wna" a"a "Maa" an" aes" "a "asa eM" aaa" MURDER’ NEWS Two newspaper reporters, one a woman, uncover the murderer in "Murder Reported." Invite local newspaper staffs toa screening and ask their cooperation in your promotion. e Photostat morgue clippings of famous murders for a lobby board. e Find reporter who revealed local crime. e Interview female reporter on her experiences. e Try for fake headlines on copies of paper: " ‘Murder Reported.' State Theatre!" e Borrow photos of shootings and murders for foyer display. e Inquiring Reporter: "What Does the Phrase 'Murder Reported' Mean to You?" e If local news permits, get newsboys to shout "Murder Reported!" Plus, of course, theatre and newspaper credits. MURDER’ TRUNK Place an old trunk in your lobby, well tied with rope and a red stain at its bottom and on the sidewalk. Set a loud speaker inside the trunk, leading to a microphone at a concealed point. Have cashier or staff member call "Help!" at spaced intervals or play a sound effects record of a woman screaming. Placard the trunk with picture credits. JUJITSU! Jujitsu, the art of self-defense without weapons, is practiced by the killer in "Murder Reported." Arrange a demonstration of the art in the theatre lobby through the cooperation of the YMCA or exMarines. Offer instructions on simple holds to women patrons. Have books on jujitsu in store windows with stills and credits on the picture. RADIO SPOT 15 SECONDS: See "Murder Reported!" A new kind of thriller to leave you breathless! The terrifying story of "The Judo Killer." See Columbia Pictures' "Murder Reported!" State Theatre, now! "Murder Reported," coming..... to the familiar headline, but actually how much do you know about "murder?" see the startling new film will be presented to the first ten readers to indicate the correct answers to the questions. (Correct answers are given in parentheses. ) MURDER’ QUIZ! Plant the quiz listed below in your local paper several days before opening to spark interest in your picture title: Theatre, is a Guest tickets to How many types of punishment are there for murder in the Uk, Sie 7 (Haves. Hours. Two Approximately how many murders occur in the U.S. in one year? 4,000 5,000 (7,000) By what proportion do men commit more murders than women in the U.S.? 2 tol, (4 to 1), About Even Which U.S. city has the most murders per year? Chicago, (New York), Los Angeles In what year was the first electrocution for murder? (1890) TIOZE ae LONO POLICE and CRIME Police radio reporting in lobby. Police car at theatre curb. Free ride for contest winner. "Wanted" photos of murderers. Lobby display of murder weapons from police. Slip sheet crime magazines. Store manikin on table covered with sheet, tag attached to toe with copy: " 'Murder Reported.' Victim Unknown." Record fingerprints of patrons requesting them. DRIVE-IN’S Demonstration of simple judo holds during intermission. Scream sound effects during intermission. Announcement on loud speakers: "Murder Reported! Murder Reported!" We're Murdering Prices on Our Specials! Ask for 'Murder Reported' Specials!" Road signs en route to theatre: "Drive Carefully So You Can Be In at the Killing! "Murder Reported!' State Drive-In." soa aa" aaa "aaa" a aaa" aa" usu Saas aaa ene ee a a Printed in U.S.A.