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Murder on the Blackboard

6.419341h 11mNRMovieComedyMystery

There are plenty of guilty secrets at the school where Hildegarde Withers teaches. When she finds the body of the pretty music teacher, she calls in her old friend Inspector Piper, who promptly arrests the obvious suspect. Clues multiply…

DirectorGeorge Archainbaud
WriterWillis Goldbeck
ProducerPandro S. Berman

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Murder on the Blackboard isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Spain. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by George Archainbaud

EOEdna May Oliver
Edna May Oliver
Hildegarde Withers
JGJames Gleason
James Gleason
Police Insp. Oscar Piper
BCBruce Cabot
Bruce Cabot
Stevens
GMGertrude Michael
Gertrude Michael
Jane Davis
RTRegis Toomey
Regis Toomey
Detective Smiley North
EKEdgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy
Detective Donahue
TMTully Marshall
Tully Marshall
MacFarland
JSJackie Searl
Jackie Searl
Leland
FVFrederick Vogeding
Frederick Vogeding
Otto (as Fredrik Vogeding)
BF
Barbara Fritchie
Louise
GSGustav von Seyffertitz
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Dr. Von Immen
TH
Tom Herbert
Detective McTeague

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Murder on the Blackboard — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Murder on the Blackboard?

Murder on the Blackboard isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Spain. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Murder on the Blackboard on Netflix?

No, Murder on the Blackboard is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Murder on the Blackboard on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Murder on the Blackboard isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Murder on the Blackboard for free?

Murder on the Blackboard isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Murder on the Blackboard?

Yes — Murder on the Blackboard is followed by Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) in the Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection.

Is there a prequel to Murder on the Blackboard?

Yes — The Penguin Pool Murder (1932) comes before Murder on the Blackboard in the Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection.

Is Murder on the Blackboard part of a trilogy?

No — Murder on the Blackboard is part of the Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection?

There are 6 films in the Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection: The Penguin Pool Murder (1932), Murder on the Blackboard (1934), Murder on a Honeymoon (1935), Murder on a Bridle Path (1936), The Plot Thickens (1936) and Forty Naughty Girls (1937).