Up for Murder is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film written and directed by Monta Bell and starring Lew Ayres, Genevieve Tobin, Purnell Pratt, Richard Tucker, Frank McHugh and Frederick Burt.

[1][2][3] Bob Marshall gets a promotion at a newspaper thanks to his reporter pal Collins, who owed him a favor.

Marshall is assigned to be society columnist Myra Deane's escort to a ball.

Arriving uninvited at her luxurious apartment, Bob is shocked to discover Myra is romantically involved with William Winter, a married man who is also their boss.

Bob later receives a package with the bracelet inside, along with Myra's invitation to return it to her in person.