History of Murder in a Small Town in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 26, 2024

"Murder in a Small Town" is a 1999 American mystery crime thriller film set in the 1930s. It features Gene Wilder as Larry "Cash" Carter, a multi-talented individual involved in theater and an unofficial detective for the Stamford, Connecticut police department. The film, an A&E Original Movie co-written by Wilder, performed well, prompting plans for a franchise. However, only one sequel, "The Lady in Question," materialized.

1938: Angels with Dirty Faces Release

The film "Angels with Dirty Faces," a significant reference point in "Murder in a Small Town," was released in 1938.

1995: Pride and Prejudice Premiere

The A&E miniseries "Pride and Prejudice," a co-production with the BBC, premiered in 1995.

April 1998: Murder in a Small Town Script Completion

Gene Wilder and Gilbert Pearlman completed writing the script for "Murder in a Small Town" in April 1998.

September 1998: Murder in a Small Town Filming

Filming for "Murder in a Small Town" took place in September 1998 in Toronto, Canada.

December 12, 1999: The Lady in Question Premiere

The sequel to "Murder in a Small Town," titled "The Lady in Question," premiered on December 12, 1999.

1999: VHS Release

"Murder in a Small Town" was released on VHS by A&E Home Video in 1999.

1999: Murder in a Small Town Ratings Success

During its 1999 broadcast, "Murder in a Small Town" achieved significant ratings success, becoming A&E Network's second-highest-rated original movie ever.

1999: Murder in a Small Town Premiere

In 1999, A&E produced and broadcasted the mystery crime thriller film "Murder in a Small Town," starring Gene Wilder as Cash Carter.

January 30, 2000: Gene Wilder's Treatment

On January 30, 2000, Gene Wilder was admitted to Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center for a stem-cell transplant following his treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1999.