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Death Cell

Original title: The Patient Vanishes
  • 19411941
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
31
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Death Cell (1941)
  • Mystery
James Mason as a private detective, whose father is a Scotland Yard man, takes a case involving extortion and kidnapping. A young girl is kidnapped from a nursing home and he advises the gir... Read allJames Mason as a private detective, whose father is a Scotland Yard man, takes a case involving extortion and kidnapping. A young girl is kidnapped from a nursing home and he advises the girl's father not to pay the ransom. After several near-misses on his life, he learns that th... Read allJames Mason as a private detective, whose father is a Scotland Yard man, takes a case involving extortion and kidnapping. A young girl is kidnapped from a nursing home and he advises the girl's father not to pay the ransom. After several near-misses on his life, he learns that the doctor in charge of the nursing home has been taken prisoner by the kidnappers. And then... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
31
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  • Director
    • Lawrence Huntington
  • Writers
    • John Argyle
    • Edward Dryhurst
    • David Hume(novel "They Called Him Death")
  • Stars
    • James Mason
    • Mary Clare
    • Margaret Vyner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lawrence Huntington
  • Writers
    • John Argyle
    • Edward Dryhurst
    • David Hume(novel "They Called Him Death")
  • Stars
    • James Mason
    • Mary Clare
    • Margaret Vyner
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    • 2User reviews
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    James Mason
    James Mason
    • Mick Cardbyas Mick Cardby
    Mary Clare
    Mary Clare
    • Matronas Matron
    Margaret Vyner
    Margaret Vyner
    • Mollie Bennettas Mollie Bennett
    Gordon McLeod
    • Inspector Cardbyas Inspector Cardby
    Frederick Valk
    • Dr. Mogeras Dr. Moger
    Barbara Everest
    Barbara Everest
    • Mrs. Cardbyas Mrs. Cardby
    Barbara James
    • Lena Morneas Lena Morne
    G.H. Mulcaster
    • Lord Morneas Lord Morne
    Eric Clavering
    • Al measonas Al meason
    Terry Conlin
    • Detective Sergeant Trotteras Detective Sergeant Trotter
    W.G. Fay
    W.G. Fay
    • Mr. Eslickas Mr. Eslick
    Brefni O'Rorke
    Brefni O'Rorke
    • Dr. Crosbieas Dr. Crosbie
    Viola Lyel
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Anthony Shaw
    • Sir Wallace Bensonas Sir Wallace Benson
    Michael Rennie
    Michael Rennie
    • Inspectoras Inspector
    John Slater
    John Slater
      • Director
        • Lawrence Huntington
      • Writers
        • John Argyle
        • Edward Dryhurst
        • David Hume(novel "They Called Him Death") (screenplay)
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      • Trivia
        One of the "75 Most Wanted" films listed by the British Film Institute as "Missing, believed lost".

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      The 32 Year Old James Mason
      He had a mellifluous voice and a debonair manner in his delivery. Although he was trapped in only acting in British films at this stage in his career, James Mason demonstrated that he could carry a 90 minute film on his shoulders.
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      • Single-Black-Male
      • Oct 29, 2003

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      • Release date
        • July 21, 1941 (United Kingdom)
      • Country of origin
        • United Kingdom
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • The Patient Vanishes
      • Production company
        • John Argyle Productions
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 13 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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