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The Hidden Hand (1942)

HORRORS AND HOWLS!

6.8(11)1h 6mNovember 7, 1942

Comedy Horror Mystery

Benjamin Stoloff

Director

Rufus King, Anthony Coldeway, Raymond L. Schrock

Writers

Rate

Diary

Overview

Eccentric wealthy old woman Lorinda Channing uses her insane brother, John Channing, to help her frighten their greedy relatives after her money.

Cast

Craig Stevens

Peter Thorne

Elisabeth Fraser

Mary Winfield

Julie Bishop

Rita Channing

Willie Best

Eustis, the chauffeur

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Frank Wilcox

Dr. Lawrence Channing

Cecil Cunningham

Lorinda Channing

Ruth Ford

Estelle Channing

Milton Parsons

John Channing

Roland Drew

Walter Channing

Kam Tong

Mallo

Monte Blue

Matthews, the undertaker (uncredited)

Wade Boteler

Sheriff Selby (uncredited)

Glen Cavender

Detective (uncredited)

George Guhl

Deputy Sheriff Mike Mullins (uncredited)

Creighton Hale

The Coroner (uncredited)

Stuart Holmes

Judson, the butler (uncredited)

Status: Released
Original language: English
Release date: November 7, 1942
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America

Keywords

asylumrunawaymurderlast will and testamentold dark housewealthy widowmultiple murderescaped mental patientmurder mysterycriminally insanerevenge murderergreedy heirs

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