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The Crime of the Century (1933)

73 min  -  Mystery  -   18 February 1933 (USA)
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A doctor who is also a "mentalist" confesses to a murder. The only problem is that the murder... See full summary »

Director:

William Beaudine

Writers:

Walter Maria Espe (play), Florence Ryerson (adaptation), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Jean Hersholt, Wynne Gibson and Stuart Erwin
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jean Hersholt Jean Hersholt ...
Dr. Emil Brandt
Wynne Gibson Wynne Gibson ...
Frieda Brandt
Stuart Erwin ...
Dan McKee
Frances Dee Frances Dee ...
Doris Brandt
Gordon Westcott Gordon Westcott ...
Gilbert Reid
Robert Elliott Robert Elliott ...
Police Capt. Timothy Riley
David Landau David Landau ...
Police Lt. Frank Martin
William Janney William Janney ...
Jim Brandt
Bodil Rosing Bodil Rosing ...
Hilda - the Maid
Torben Meyer Torben Meyer ...
Eric - the Butler
Samuel S. Hinds Samuel S. Hinds ...
Philip Ames
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Storyline

A doctor who is also a "mentalist" confesses to a murder. The only problem is that the murder he's confessed to hasn't happened yet--although dead bodies are now starting to turn up all over the place. A reporter sets out to solve the "mystery". Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Murder | Reporter | Beautiful Woman | Based On Play

Genres:

Mystery

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

O Crime do Século See more »

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Toward the end of the film, the story is interrupted by the appearance of an announcer (played by Arthur Hohl,) who states that mysteries move too swiftly for the audience to determine the villain, and for this reason a one minute intermission will be provided for them to solve the mystery on their own before returning to the story. See more »