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The Thirteenth Chair (1929)

72 min  -  Drama | Mystery  -   19 October 1929 (USA)
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Although his murdered friend was by all accounts a scoundrel a true "bounder" Edward Wales is determined to trap his killer by staging a seance using a famous medium... See full summary »

Director:

Tod Browning

Writers:

Bayard Veiller (play), Elliott J. Clawson (dialogue continuity), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Conrad Nagel, Leila Hyams and Margaret Wycherly
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Conrad Nagel Conrad Nagel ...
Leila Hyams ...
Margaret Wycherly Margaret Wycherly ...
Helene Millard Helene Millard ...
Mary Eastwood
Holmes Herbert Holmes Herbert ...
Mary Forbes Mary Forbes ...
Lady Alice Crosby
Bela Lugosi ...
Inspector Delzante
John Davidson John Davidson ...
Edward 'Ned' Wales
Charles Quatermaine Charles Quatermaine ...
Dr. Philip Mason (as Charles Quartermaine)
Moon Carroll Moon Carroll ...
Helen Crosby Trent
Cyril Chadwick Cyril Chadwick ...
Bertram Johns Bertram Johns ...
Howard Standish
Gretchen Holland Gretchen Holland ...
Grace Crosby Standish
Frank Leigh Frank Leigh ...
Professor Feringeea
Clarence Geldart ...
Commissioner Grimshaw (as Clarence Geldert)
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Storyline

Although his murdered friend was by all accounts a scoundrel a true "bounder" Edward Wales is determined to trap his killer by staging a seance using a famous medium. Many of the 13 seance participants had a reason and a means to kill, and one of them uses the cover of darkness to kill again. When someone close to the medium is suspected she turns detective, in the hope of uncovering the true murderer. Written by Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Seance | Medium | Knife | Nobility | Murder  | See more »

Taglines:

THE THRILL SENSATION OF THE YEAR! The celebrated mystery play that ran a year on Broadway! A Talking Picture you mustn't miss! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The 13th Chair See more »

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Trivia

Completed July 16 1929, the first sound feature in which Bela Lugosi's famous Hungarian tones were heard. See more »

Quotes

Inspector Delzante: [Interrogating a suspect, consulting his notes] Perhaps this will refresh your memory.
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