Murder by an Aristocrat is a 1936 American mystery film directed by Frank McDonald and starring Lyle Talbot, Marguerite Churchill and Claire Dodd.

[1] The film was based on a 1932 novel of the same title by Mignon G. Eberhart, with sets designed by Hugh Reticker.

It was the seventh of 12 B-mysteries released by Warner Bros. as part of their "Clue Club" series between 1935 and 1938.

Bayard Thatcher, the black sheep of a storied family, has announced that he will leave for good provided the others pay him $25,000.

As he recovers, his doctor and nurse try to discern his assailant's identity while also protecting him from any attempts to finish the job.