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The Mind Reader (1933)

APPROVED 70 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   1 April 1933 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Roy Del Ruth

Writers:

Robert Lord (screenplay), Wilson Mizner (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Warren William, Constance Cummings and Allen Jenkins
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Warren William Warren William ...
'Chandra' Chandler
Constance Cummings Constance Cummings ...
Sylvia Roberts Chandler
Allen Jenkins Allen Jenkins ...
Frank Franklin
Natalie Moorhead Natalie Moorhead ...
Mrs. Wilson Douglas Austin
Mayo Methot ...
Jenny Bailey
Clarence Muse Clarence Muse ...
Sam
Earle Foxe Earle Foxe ...
Don Holman
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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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Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El adivino See more »

Filming Locations:

Danville, California, USA See more »

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Budget:

$154,000 (estimated)
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Production Co:

First National Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

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

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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Soundtracks

"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles"
(1919) (uncredited)
Music by James Kendis, James Brockman and Nat Vincent
Played after Chandra's first performance See more »