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The Hidden Hand(1942)

November 7, 19421h 6m

Comedy Horror Mystery

67%User score 67 percent

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12 votes

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Overview

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
Writers: Rufus King, Anthony Coldeway, Raymond L. Schrock

Top Billed Cast

Craig Stevens
Peter Thorne
Elisabeth Fraser
Mary Winfield
Julie Bishop
Rita Channing
Willie Best
Eustis, the chauffeur

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The Hidden Hand (1942) | Watch Free Online Movies

Frank Wilcox

Dr. Lawrence Channing

Cecil Cunningham

Lorinda Channing

Ruth Ford

Estelle Channing

Milton Parsons

John Channing

Roland Drew

Walter Channing

Kam Tong

Mallo

Monte Blue

Matthews, the undertaker (uncredited)

Wade Boteler

Sheriff Selby (uncredited)

Glen Cavender

Detective (uncredited)

George Guhl

Deputy Sheriff Mike Mullins (uncredited)

Creighton Hale

The Coroner (uncredited)

Stuart Holmes

Judson, the butler (uncredited)

Jack Mower

The Warden (uncredited)

Tom Stevenson

Horace Channing

Marian Hall

Nurse Eleanor Stevens

Inez Gay

Hattie

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Status: Released
Original title: The Hidden Hand
Original language: English
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures

Keywords

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