The Hidden Hand (1942 film)
The Hidden Hand is a 1942 comedy horror film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, starring Craig Stevens, Elisabeth Fraser and Julie Bishop.
| The Hidden Hand | |
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| Directed by | Benjamin Stoloff |
| Screenplay by | Anthony Coldeway Raymond L. Schrock |
| Based on | Invitation to a Murder 1934 play by Rufus King |
| Produced by | William Jacobs |
| Starring | Craig Stevens Elisabeth Fraser Julie Bishop |
| Cinematography | Henry Sharp |
| Edited by | Harold McLernon |
| Music by | William Lava |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot summary
John Channing (Milton Parsons) is an insane-asylum escapee. In her efforts to protect her brother from the authorities, John's sister Lorinda (Cecil Cunningham) opens the door for a series of grisly murders. Peter Thorne (Craig Stevens) and Mary Winfield (Elizabeth Fraser) try to stop John before he kills again.[1]
Cast
- Craig Stevens as Peter Thorne
- Elisabeth Fraser as Mary Winfield
- Julie Bishop as Rita Channing
- Willie Best as Eustis the Chauffeur
- Frank Wilcox as Dr. Lawrence Channing
- Cecil Cunningham as Lorinda Channing
- Ruth Ford as Estelle Channing
- Milton Parsons as John Channing
- Roland Drew as Walter Channing
- Tom Stevenson as Horace Channing
- Marian Hall as Nurse Eleanor Stevens
- Inez Gay as Hattie (as Inez Gary)
- Kam Tong as Mallo
Home video
In 2010, the film was released as by Warner Archive as part of the six-film DVD-R collection Warner Bros. Horror/Mystery Double Features.[2]
References
- "The Hidden Hand (1942) - Ben Stoloff, Benjamin Stoloff | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie".
- "Warner Horror Mystery Double Features". DVD Beaver. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
External links
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