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The Kiss Before the Mirror
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The Kiss Before the Mirror

1933-05-04 · 69 min · ★ 5.6

Mystery · Thriller · Drama

When a famous doctor kills his adulterous wife, he is defended by his best friend, an attorney who suspects that his own wife is having an affair.

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Directors
James Whale
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nancy CarrollNancy CarrollMaria Held
Frank MorganFrank MorganPaul Held
Paul LukasPaul LukasWalter Bernsdorf
Gloria StuartGloria StuartLucy Bernsdorf
Jean DixonJean DixonHilda Frey
Donald CookDonald CookMaria's Lover
Charley GrapewinCharley GrapewinSchultz
Walter PidgeonWalter PidgeonLucy's Lover
Wallis ClarkWallis ClarkPublic Prosecutor
May BoleyMay BoleyBusybody in Courtroom
Christian RubChristian RubMan on the Wrong Floor
Reginald MasonReginald MasonJudge
Robert AdairRobert AdairCourtroom Officer (uncredited)
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsMan Seeking a Light (uncredited)
Ted BillingsTed BillingsCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Julie CarterJulie CarterLiesl the Maid (uncredited)
Clay ClementClay ClementReporter at Trial (uncredited)
Richard CramerRichard CramerBill - a murderer (uncredited)
Mary GordonMary GordonScrubwoman (uncredited)
Colin KennyColin KennyCourt Clerk (uncredited)

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