Third Dimensional Murder

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.

Cast

Pete Smith

as Narrator (voice)

Ed Payson

as The Frankenstein Monster (uncredited)

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