Murder in Soho

Feb 1, 1939

1h 10m

★ 5.0

The rapid-fire story of an underworld mobster with a social bee in his bonnet and a rod on his hip!

Overview

A London nightclub hostess pretends to fall for the mobster who killed her husband.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Associated British Picture Corporation

Murder in Soho Trailers

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Cast

Steve Marco

Jack La Rue

Ruby Lane

Sandra Storme

Roy Barnes

Bernard Lee

Inspector Hammond

Martin Walker

Nick Green

James Hayter

Lola Matthews

Googie Withers

Myrtle

Drue Leyton

Lefty

Arthur O'Connell

Spike

Edmon Ryan

Joe

Francis Lister

Mike

Alf Goddard

Drunk with two girls

Jay Adler

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6.4

The Act

Oct 28, 2020

In 1965 - the eve of decriminalization for acts of male homosexuality in the U.K. - Matthews, a young gay man at odds with the world, discovers love, sex, and a new family in the backstreets and underground bars of Soho.

2.0

Vampire

Jan 2, 1964

Soho 'glamour' filmmaker George Harrison Marks plays girl-hungry vampire Count Dracula III in this strange striptease short.

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0.0

Anonymous

Jan 9, 2017

A short film about the changing face of London Soho and the implications of gentrification on Mimi, an aging transvestite.

6.2

The Secret of the Black Trunk

Feb 23, 1962

A series of knife murders have an odd feature about them; the victims find that their luggage has been packed for them just before their deaths. Scotland Yard investigates, and discover that the murders are linked to an addictive drug called Mescadrine.

5.9

Dr. Jekyll and the Werewolf

May 6, 1972

Waldemar Daninsky comes to swinging seventies' London, seeking a cure to his malady. Unfortunately, he meets Dr. Jekyll who injects him with a serum that turns him into the lascivious killer Mr. Hyde. In his top hat and black cloak, Hyde haunts the fleshpots of Soho, while two gorgeous women fight for possession of his wolfman soul...

7.3

Last Night in Soho

Oct 21, 2021

A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences.

0.0

La Bohème

Feb 27, 2026

In present day East End, an aspiring novelist falls in love with a Ukrainian cleaner whilst his best friend attempts to rekindle his romance with a social climbing sex bomb.

0.0

Soho

Jan 1, 1981

A feminist view of how small businesses in London's Soho exploit working women.

5.9

The Phantom of Soho

Feb 14, 1964

A masked killer is stalking and killing Londoners outside a nightclub.

8.0

Reel Stories: An Oral History of London's Projectionists

Jul 5, 2022

Documentary charting the experiences of projectionists who work or worked in cinemas in London, exploring the skills and dedication required for this unique role, set against changes in technology, society, and entertainment.

0.0

Sunshine in Soho

Jan 1, 1956

1950s Soho beats with far more energy than its 21st century counterpart in this vivid time capsule.

2.7

Battle of Soho

May 1, 2017

In November 2014 the Iconic club Madame Jojos closed its doors. This event being interpreted by many as the death knell of Soho.The gentrification of Soho affects the LGBT community and its Drag Queen sub-culture, but the cabaret atmosphere of the entire neighborhood in enormous ways. This active pursuit to destroy a bubbling and vibrant part of the city's heart is viewed by many as an atrocity akin to turning the lights off on Broadway. Over 3rd of London's music venues have been closed in recent years and no one noticed. An active movement to bring a halt to this disaster has begun to unfold with one organization after another emerging to fight for Soho. Organizations made up of citizens and celebrities have sprung up to combat this onslaught. Will they win this battle and save Soho?

0.0

Central London Traffic

Sep 1, 1956

Traffic chaos and parking pandemonium in London is nothing new around the capital.

0.0

Burlesque Queen

Jun 1, 1961

Tassel-spinning showgirl Tina stars in this rare 60s British burlesque stage show reel.

0.0

Look at Life: Coffee Bar

Dec 12, 1959

Part of the Look at Life Rank series reels. A look at the SOHO bohemian coffee bars of London in the 1950s.