The Crime of the Century (1933)
He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
Driven to desperation by his young and extravagant wife, alienist Dr. Emil Brandt has arranged a perfect crime; now he begs the police to lock him up before he can commit it.
Director: William Beaudine
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: February 18, 1933
Cast
- Jean Hersholt - Dr. Emil Brandt
- Wynne Gibson - Mrs. Frieda Brandt
- Stuart Erwin - Dan McKee
- Frances Dee - Doris Brandt
- Gordon Westcott - Gilbert Reid
- Robert Elliott - Captain Tim Riley
- David Landau - Lieutenant Frank Martin
- William Janney - James Brandt
- Bodil Rosing - Hilda Ericson
- Torben Meyer - Eric Ericson
Screenplay
- Florence Ryerson (Screenplay)
- Brian Marlow (Screenplay)
- Walter Maria Espe (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: David Abel
Editing: Jane Loring
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle
Keywords
infidelity, suicide, amateur detective, lover, hypnosis, murder, psychiatrist, bank robbery, button, pre-code, police investigation, frame up, police reporter, badge, lies
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Crime of the Century about?
- Driven to desperation by his young and extravagant wife, alienist Dr. Emil Brandt has arranged a perfect crime; now he begs the police to lock him up before he can commit it.
- Who directed The Crime of the Century?
- The Crime of the Century was directed by William Beaudine.
- Who stars in The Crime of the Century?
- The Crime of the Century stars Jean Hersholt, Wynne Gibson, Stuart Erwin, Frances Dee, Gordon Westcott, Robert Elliott.
- How long is The Crime of the Century?
- The Crime of the Century has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Crime of the Century?
- The Crime of the Century is a Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was The Crime of the Century produced?
- The Crime of the Century was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Crime of the Century?
- The themes of The Crime of the Century include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle.