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The Sphinx

The Sphinx

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

1933 1h 4mThrillerMystery

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.

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TMDB score· 17 votes

Synopsis

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.

The vibe

murderpre-codehidden room

Behind it

Phil RosenPhil RosenDirectorAlbert DeMondWriterGilbert WarrentonCinematography

Cast

Lionel AtwillLionel AtwillJerome Breen
Sheila TerrySheila TerryJerry Crane
Theodore NewtonTheodore NewtonJack Burton
Paul HurstPaul HurstDetective Terrence Aloysius Hogan
Luis AlberniLuis AlberniLuigi Baccigalupi
Robert EllisRobert EllisInspector James Riley
Lucien PrivalLucien PrivalJenks, the Butler
Lillian LeightonLillian LeightonMother Werner
Paul FixPaul FixDave Werner
George 'Gabby' HayesGeorge 'Gabby' HayesDetective Casey
Theodore LorchTheodore LorchDr. Augustus Kelton
Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasProsecuting Attorney
Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleyOliver P. Curran

Director

Phil Rosen

Writer

Albert DeMond

Release date

1 Jun 1933

Runtime

1h 4m

Studio

Monogram Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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