Thriller ·Mystery · United States of America · 1933 · 1h 4m

The Sphinx

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Director
Phil Rosen
Cast
Lionel Atwill as Jerome Breen Sheila Terry as Jerry Crane Theodore Newton as Jack Burton Paul Hurst as Detective Terrence Aloysius Hogan Luis Alberni as Luigi Baccigalupi Robert Ellis as Inspector James Riley
Crew
Gilbert Warrenton — Director of Photography Doane Harrison — Editor Albert DeMond — Writer Albert S. Rogell — Producer
Tagline

What was the sinister secret of the man who could speak only with his eyes?

Synopsis

A man known to be a mute is suspected of committing a murder, as he was noticed at the scene. However, witnesses saw and heard him talking as he was leaving the scene of the crime. The police must determine if he is the actual killer or if he is being framed.

Mood & Themes
murderpre-codehidden room
Key Collaborators
Phil Rosen Director Gilbert Warrenton Director of Photography Doane Harrison Editor Albert DeMond Writer Albert S. Rogell Producer
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