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The Mystery of Mr. X
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The Mystery of Mr. X

1934-02-23 · 84 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Mystery

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 MontgomeryRobert MontgomeryNicholas Revel
Elizabeth AllanElizabeth AllanJane Frensham
Lewis StoneLewis StonePolice Superintendent Connor
Ralph ForbesRalph ForbesSir Christopher Marche
Henry StephensonHenry StephensonSir Herbert Frensham
Forrester HarveyForrester HarveyJoe Palmer
Ivan F. SimpsonIvan F. SimpsonHutchinson
Leonard MudieLeonard MudieMr. X

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