Comedy ·Horror ·Mystery · United States of America · 1942 · 1h 6m

The Hidden Hand

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Director

Benjamin Stoloff

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

Crew

Henry Sharp — Director of Photography Harold McLernon — Editor William Lava — Original Music Composer Rufus King — Screenplay Anthony Coldeway — Writer Raymond L. Schrock — Writer

Tagline

HORRORS AND HOWLS!

Synopsis

Eccentric wealthy old woman Lorinda Channing uses her insane brother, John Channing, to help her frighten their greedy relatives after her money.

Mood & Themes

asylum runaway murder last will and testament old dark house wealthy widow multiple murder escaped mental patient murder mystery criminally insane revenge murderer greedy heirs

Key Collaborators

Benjamin Stoloff Director Henry Sharp Director of Photography Harold McLernon Editor William Lava Original Music Composer Rufus King Screenplay Anthony Coldeway Writer Raymond L. Schrock Writer

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