| Sinister Hands | |
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| Directed by | Armand Schaefer |
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| Produced by | Willis Kent (producer)[ citation needed ] (uncredited) |
| Starring | See below |
| Cinematography | William Nobles |
| Edited by | Ethel Davey |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sinister Hands is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by Armand Schaefer.
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