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The Penguin Pool Murder

5.919321h 10mNRMovieComedyMystery

New York schoolmarm Hildegarde Withers assists a detective when a body of unscrupulous stockbroker Gerald Parker suddenly appears in the penguin tank at the aquarium.

DirectorGeorge Archainbaud
WritersLowell Brentano·Willis Goldbeck
ProducerDavid O. Selznick

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Cast · Directed by George Archainbaud

EOEdna May Oliver
Edna May Oliver
Hildegarde Withers
JGJames Gleason
James Gleason
Police Insp. Oscar Piper
RARobert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Barry Costello
MCMae Clarke
Mae Clarke
Gwen Parker
DCDonald Cook
Donald Cook
Philip Seymour
EKEdgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy
Officer Donovan
CWClarence Wilson
Clarence Wilson
Bertrand B. Hemingway
JDJames Donlan
James Donlan
Security Guard Fink
GSGustav von Seyffertitz
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Von Donnen
WM
William Le Maire
MacDonald
JH
Joe Hermano
Chicago Lew
GUGuy Usher
Guy Usher
Parker

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The Penguin Pool Murder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Penguin Pool Murder?

The Penguin Pool Murder isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is The Penguin Pool Murder on Netflix?

No, The Penguin Pool Murder is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Penguin Pool Murder on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Penguin Pool Murder isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch The Penguin Pool Murder for free?

The Penguin Pool Murder isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Penguin Pool Murder?

The Penguin Pool Murder hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 27, 1933. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to The Penguin Pool Murder?

Yes — The Penguin Pool Murder is followed by Murder on the Blackboard (1934) in the Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Penguin Pool Murder?

The Penguin Pool Murder is the first film in the Hildegarde Withers Mystery Collection.

Is The Penguin Pool Murder part of a trilogy?

No — The Penguin Pool Murder 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).