The Murder of Actor Peter Arne | Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

Peter Arne was the type of actor who, though you might not recognize his name, you would recognize his face. His career really took off in the 1950s, appearing in array of plays, TV shows and films, including "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Antony and Cleopatra," "Victor/Victoria " and several "Pink Panther" movies. But his life was cut short in his early 60s when he was viciously attacked and murdered in his own home.

Episode Sources:

“Peter Arne, British Actor, 62, Is Found Murdered in London” The New York Times, Aug. 4, 1983

“The Avengers Forever: Peter Arne” by Pete Stampede

“Actor Murdered by Teacher” Westminster and Pimlico News, Oct 28, 1983, p. 7

Mary Renault

“$100,000 BOOK PRIZE IS OFFERED BY M.-G.-M.” The New York Times, Oct 12, 1943 p. 23

“Books: MGM” TIME Magazine, Nov 1, 1943

“The Tragic Death of Actor Peter Arne” by The Crime Reel, Jun 14, 2023

“1983 PETER ARNE a well known actor - Murdered for his kindness” - Museum of Crime, Sandy Kaye

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