''Mysterious Crossing'' is a 1936 American film. It was directed by Arthur Lubin.

Production

It was originally called ''Murder on the Mississippi'', which was the title of the

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story on which it was based. Universal bought this in June 1936 as a vehicle for

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. Filming started October 1936.

Reception

The ''New York Times'' said the film "may not be great art" but "it has a smoothness about it."

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