Question 1

Which actors were cast against type in Scene of the Crime?

Accepted Answer

Van Johnson, known for light comedies and musicals, played a cop; Gloria DeHaven, usually sweet, played a stripper and gun moll; Arlene Dahl, a covergirl, played a cop's wife.

Question 2

Why was Scene of the Crime an unusual film for MGM?

Accepted Answer

It was a noir-ish crime drama, an unusual genre for MGM, and for its stars Van Johnson and Gloria DeHaven. It reflected the influence of new production chief Dore Schary.

Question 3

Who played the creepy informer 'Sleeper' and how long did he live?

Accepted Answer

Norman Lloyd played 'Sleeper' and outlived his co-stars, dying at age 106 in 2021.

Question 4

What was the budget and box office result for Scene of the Crime?

Accepted Answer

The film was completed on schedule within its $750,000 budget and earned a profit of $151,000 (about $2.03M in 2025).

Question 5

Which producer's final film was Scene of the Crime?

Accepted Answer

It was the final film for producer Harry Rapf, ending a career of over 30 years and over 80 films. He died of heart failure a week after shooting began.

Scene of the Crime

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