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The Crime of the Century

He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
Feb 18, 1933 · 1h 14m
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Crime
Mystery

PLOT

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.

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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
Directed by William Beaudine

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
Paramount Pictures
Country
US

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