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The Sphinx( 1933)

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What was the sinister secret of the man who could speak only with his eyes?

Overview

A man known to be a mute is suspected of committing a murder, as he was noticed at the scene. However, witnesses saw and heard him talking as he was leaving the scene of the crime. The police must determine if he is the actual killer or if he is being framed.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Lionel Atwill

      Jerome Breen

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      Sheila Terry

      Jerry Crane

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      Theodore Newton

      Jack Burton

    4. cast image

      Paul Hurst

      Detective Terrence Aloysius Hogan

    5. cast image

      Luis Alberni

      Luigi Baccigalupi

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      Robert Ellis

      Inspector James Riley

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      Lucien Prival

      Jenks, the Butler

    8. cast image

      Lillian Leighton

      Mother Werner

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      Paul Fix

      Dave Werner

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      George 'Gabby' Hayes

      Detective Casey

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      Theodore Lorch

      Dr. Augustus Kelton

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      Wilfred Lucas

      Prosecuting Attorney

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      Hooper Atchley

      Oliver P. Curran

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Jun 13 2022
    Lionel Atwill is "Jerome Breen" - a deaf mute accused of murder on the basis that he was heard speaking at the scene of the crime. When doctors confirm that to have been impossible, he is acquitted - but not everyone believes him. Reporter Theodore Newton ("Jack") determines to get to the bottom of it, and matters take a more immediate turn when his co-worker "Jerry" (Sheila Terry) - on whom he has a bit of a crush - is assigned to write some short articles on the man and becomes infatuated with him. Atwill always did make for a good baddie and here he (and his facial expressions) do their job ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • murder
    • pre-code
    • hidden room