

The Mystery of Mr. X
1934-02-23 · 84 min · ★ 6.8
A sophisticated jewel thief tries to prove himself innocent of a string of cop murders.
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- Directors
- Edgar Selwyn
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert MontgomeryNicholas Revel
Elizabeth AllanJane Frensham
Lewis StonePolice Superintendent Connor
Ralph ForbesSir Christopher Marche
Henry StephensonSir Herbert Frensham
Forrester HarveyJoe Palmer
Ivan F. SimpsonHutchinson
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