The Sphinx (1933)
What was the sinister secret of the man who could speak only with his eyes?
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.
Director: Phil Rosen
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: June 1, 1933
Cast
- Lionel Atwill - Jerome Breen
- Sheila Terry - Jerry Crane
- Theodore Newton - Jack Burton
- Paul Hurst - Detective Terrence Aloysius Hogan
- Luis Alberni - Luigi Baccigalupi
- Robert Ellis - Inspector James Riley
- Lucien Prival - Jenks, the Butler
- Lillian Leighton - Mother Werner
- Paul Fix - Dave Werner
- George 'Gabby' Hayes - Detective Casey
Screenplay
Cinematography: Gilbert Warrenton
Editing: Doane Harrison
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt
Keywords
murder, pre-code, hidden room
More Films by Director: Phil Rosen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sphinx about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Sphinx?
- The Sphinx was directed by Phil Rosen.
- Who stars in The Sphinx?
- The Sphinx stars Lionel Atwill, Sheila Terry, Theodore Newton, Paul Hurst, Luis Alberni, Robert Ellis.
- How long is The Sphinx?
- The Sphinx has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is The Sphinx?
- The Sphinx is a Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was The Sphinx produced?
- The Sphinx was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Sphinx?
- The themes of The Sphinx include: Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt.