Movie·1933·1h 14m
The Crime of the Century
He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
Directed By
William Beaudine
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Florence Ryerson, Brian Marlow
Producer
B.P. Schulberg
Cinematography
David Abel
Editor
Jane Loring
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
12 votes
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// cast
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
Bodil Rosing
Hilda Ericson
Torben Meyer
Eric Ericson
Samuel S. Hinds
Philip Ames
Eddie Baker
Detective (uncredited)
Marion Byron
Bridge Player (uncredited)
Harry Depp
Police Stenographer (uncredited)
Arthur Hohl
Announcer (uncredited)
Isabel Jewell
Bridge Player (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
Police Guard (uncredited)
Pat McKee
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
William Beaudine
Director
Jane Loring
Editor
Florence Ryerson
Screenplay
Brian Marlow
Screenplay
David Abel
Director of Photography
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
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