Infernal Machine (1933)
With one kiss he stole a rich man's fiancèe and rescued a ship from an explosion that never happened...what a man!!!
This pre-Code comedy-thriller centers on Robert Holden, a broke and discouraged veteran, who meets fellow American Elinor Green at a cafe in Paris. After their first encounter, Holden's attempt to return Green's thought-to-be stolen purse ends up rendering him a stowaway on board a ship bound for America. Also aboard is a collection of characters, including Green's banker fiancé, a famed scientist, and an opera singer. Romance begins to blossom between Holden and Green, just as a radiogram claims that an “infernal machine,” or bomb, is aboard the ship. Quickly each passenger accuses the others of planting the bomb until eventually Holden, jealous of Green's attention to her undeserving fiancé, falsely admits to being the culprit. In his role as assumed perpetrator, Holden tests the group further.
Cast
- Chester Morris - Robert Holden
- Genevieve Tobin - Elinor Green
- Victor Jory - Alfred Doreen
- Elizabeth Patterson - Elinor's Aunt
- Edward Van Sloan - Professor Gustabve Hoffman
- Josephine Whittell - Mme. Albini
- James Bell - Spencer
- Arthur Hohl - Ship's Captain
- Mischa Auer - Klein
- Leonard Carey - Hans
Screenplay
- Arthur Kober
- Karl Sloboda (Novel)
Keywords
bomb, anarchist, screwball comedy, pre-code
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Infernal Machine about?
- This pre-Code comedy-thriller centers on Robert Holden, a broke and discouraged veteran, who meets fellow American Elinor Green at a cafe in Paris. After their first encounter, Holden's attempt to return Green's thought-to-be stolen purse ends up rendering him a stowaway on board a ship bound for America. Also aboard is a collection of characters, including Green's banker fiancé, a famed scientist, and an opera singer. Romance begins to blossom between Holden and Green, just as a radiogram claims that an “infernal machine,” or bomb, is aboard the ship. Quickly each passenger accuses the others of planting the bomb until eventually Holden, jealous of Green's attention to her undeserving fiancé, falsely admits to being the culprit. In his role as assumed perpetrator, Holden tests the group further.
- Who directed Infernal Machine?
- Infernal Machine was directed by Marcel Varnel.
- Who stars in Infernal Machine?
- Infernal Machine stars Chester Morris, Genevieve Tobin, Victor Jory, Elizabeth Patterson, Edward Van Sloan, Josephine Whittell.
- How long is Infernal Machine?
- Infernal Machine has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Infernal Machine?
- Infernal Machine is a Comedy film.
- Where was Infernal Machine produced?
- Infernal Machine was produced in United States of America.