The Hidden Hand (1942)
HORRORS AND HOWLS!
Eccentric wealthy old woman Lorinda Channing uses her insane brother, John Channing, to help her frighten their greedy relatives after her money.
Director: Benjamin Stoloff
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: November 7, 1942
Cast
- Craig Stevens - Peter Thorne
- Elisabeth Fraser - Mary Winfield
- Julie Bishop - Rita Channing
- Willie Best - Eustis, the chauffeur
- Frank Wilcox - Dr. Lawrence Channing
- Cecil Cunningham - Lorinda Channing
- Ruth Ford - Estelle Channing
- Milton Parsons - John Channing
- Roland Drew - Walter Channing
- Tom Stevenson - Horace Channing
Screenplay
- Anthony Coldeway
- Rufus King (Screenplay)
- Raymond L. Schrock
Music: William Lava
Cinematography: Henry Sharp
Editing: Harold McLernon
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room
Keywords
asylum, runaway, murder, last will and testament, old dark house, wealthy widow, multiple murder, escaped mental patient, murder mystery, criminally insane, revenge murderer, greedy heirs
More Films by Director: Benjamin Stoloff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hidden Hand about?
- Eccentric wealthy old woman Lorinda Channing uses her insane brother, John Channing, to help her frighten their greedy relatives after her money.
- Who directed The Hidden Hand?
- The Hidden Hand was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
- Who stars in The Hidden Hand?
- The Hidden Hand stars Craig Stevens, Elisabeth Fraser, Julie Bishop, Willie Best, Frank Wilcox, Cecil Cunningham.
- How long is The Hidden Hand?
- The Hidden Hand has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is The Hidden Hand?
- The Hidden Hand is a Comedy, Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was The Hidden Hand produced?
- The Hidden Hand was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Hidden Hand?
- The themes of The Hidden Hand include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room.