The Mind Reader (1933)Chandler, a con-man, and his helper Frank decide to create a clairvoyant act for the carny circuit, as a little research reveals Ameicans spent $125 million on mind-readers and astrology. ... See full summary » Director:Roy Del Ruth |
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Title: The Mind Reader (1933)
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Warren William | ... |
Chandra
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Constance Cummings | ... |
Sylvia
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Frank
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Natalie Moorhead | ... |
Mrs. Austin
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Jenny
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Sam
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Earle Foxe | ... |
Don
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Chandler, a con-man, and his helper Frank decide to create a clairvoyant act for the carny circuit, as a little research reveals Ameicans spent $125 million on mind-readers and astrology. The carny, renamed Chandra, falls for one of his marks, Sylvia, but their love is tested when he brings tragedy to other peoples' lives and she asks him to go straight. Written by Jon C. Hopwood
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 April 1933 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El adivino See more »Box Office
Budget:
$154,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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F.R. Franklin aka Frank: [to Chandra Chandler as he's being led away to prison to serve a 2-10 year sentence] It sure is tough to be going away just when beer is coming back.
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(1919) (uncredited)
Music by James Kendis, James Brockman and Nat Vincent
Played after Chandra's first performance
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Stephen Sondheim picked this movie as the initial film on his special night as the Turner Classic Movies programmer, March 22, 2005. The cable network TCM was honoring him on his 75th birthday. See more »Quotes
[last lines]F.R. Franklin aka Frank: [to Chandra Chandler as he's being led away to prison to serve a 2-10 year sentence] It sure is tough to be going away just when beer is coming back.
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"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles"(1919) (uncredited)
Music by James Kendis, James Brockman and Nat Vincent
Played after Chandra's first performance
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William Warren plays a fraud who must choose between his girl and his fraudulent - but lucrative - profession. Interesting use of crooked camera angles to depict crooked dealings. Warren displays a wider acting range than in other movies.