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Sinister Hands

1932-02-21 · 65 min · ★ 5.6

Mystery · Crime

During a séance at an elderly millionaire's house, the millionaire is murdered. The detectives investigating the crime discover that everyone who was at the séance had a motive for killing the man.

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Directors
Armand Schaefer
Production companies
Willis Kent Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack MulhallJack MulhallDetective Herbert
Phyllis BarringtonPhyllis BarringtonRuth Frazer
Crauford KentCrauford KentJudge
Mischa AuerMischa AuerSwami
Louis NatheauxLouis NatheauxNick Genna
Gertrude MessingerGertrude MessingerBetty Lange
Lloyd IngrahamLloyd IngrahamJohn Frazer
James P. BurtisJames P. BurtisDetective Watson
Henry HallHenry HallPolice Chief

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