Third Dimensional Murder

1941 0h 8m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 2

ComedyHorror

Synopsis

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A 3-D short subject in which the narrator goes to a creepy old house in search of his missing aunt. There he encounters the Frankenstein monster, a witch, a wooden Indian who comes to life, and assorted other monsters and frightening characters, all of whom manage to throw something toward the camera.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pete Smith
Narrator (voice)
Ed Payson
The Frankenstein Monster (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: George Sidney
Writers: Jerry Hoffman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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85 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by George Sidney, shot by Walter Lundin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Snell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Philip W. Anderson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Pete Smith and Ed Payson carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0034283 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

George Sidney directs. Walter Lundin behind the camera. David Snell scores. Philip W. Anderson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
285 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by George Sidney, shot by Walter Lundin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by David Snell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Philip W. Anderson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Pete Smith and Ed Payson carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0034283 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.