The Mystery of Thirteen
1957-10-24 · 90 min · Not rated
The story of William Palmer, one of the most notorious poisoners in Victorian England - or was he?
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- Directors
- Robert Mulligan
- Production companies
- CBS
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Jack LemmonDr. Billy Palmer
Gladys CooperMrs. Palmer
Margaret O'BrienAnnie Brookes
Herbert MarshallDr. Knight
Henry JonesWalter Palmer
John BaragreyJohn Parsons Cook
Romney BrentProfessor
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