The Hidden Hand (1942 film)
| The Hidden Hand | |
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| Directed by | Benjamin Stoloff |
| Screenplay by | Anthony Coldeway Raymond L. Schrock |
| Based on | Invitation to a Murder 1934 play by Rufus King |
| Produced by | William Jacobs |
| Starring | Craig Stevens Elisabeth Fraser Julie Bishop |
| Cinematography | Henry Sharp |
| Edited by | Harold McLernon |
| Music by | William Lava |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Hidden Hand is a 1942 comedy horror film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, starring Craig Stevens, Elisabeth Fraser and Julie Bishop.
Plot summary[]
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John Channing (Milton Parsons) is an insane-asylum escapee. In her efforts to protect her brother from the authorities, John's sister Lorinda (Cecil Cunningham) opens the door for a series of grisly murders. Peter Thorne (Craig Stevens) and Mary Winfield (Elizabeth Fraser) try to stop John before he kills again.[1]
Cast[]
- Craig Stevens as Peter Thorne
- Elisabeth Fraser as Mary Winfield
- Julie Bishop as Rita Channing
- Willie Best as Eustis the Chauffeur
- Frank Wilcox as Dr. Lawrence Channing
- Cecil Cunningham as Lorinda Channing
- Ruth Ford as Estelle Channing
- Milton Parsons as John Channing
- Roland Drew as Walter Channing
- Tom Stevenson as Horace Channing
- Marian Hall as Nurse Eleanor Stevens
- Inez Gay as Hattie (as Inez Gary)
- Kam Tong as Mallo
Home video[]
In 2010, the film was released as by Warner Archive as part of the six-film DVD-R collection Warner Bros. Horror/Mystery Double Features.[2]
References[]
- ^ http://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-hidden-hand-v95095
- ^ "Warner Horror Mystery Double Features". DVD Beaver. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
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Categories:
- 1942 films
- English-language films
- American films
- American black-and-white films
- American mystery films
- American detective films
- American films based on plays
- Films directed by Benjamin Stoloff
- 1942 horror films
- Films scored by William Lava
- American comedy horror films
- 1940s comedy horror films
- 1942 comedy films
- Pre-1960 horror film stubs
- 1940s film stubs