The Hidden Hand (1942 film)

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The Hidden Hand
Directed by Benjamin Stoloff
Screenplay by Anthony Coldeway
Raymond L. Schrock
Based onInvitation to a Murder
1934 play
by Rufus King
Produced by William Jacobs
Starring Craig Stevens
Elisabeth Fraser
Julie Bishop
Cinematography Henry Sharp
Edited byHarold McLernon
Music by William Lava
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release date
  • November 7, 1942 (1942-11-07)
Running time
63 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Hidden Hand is a 1942 comedy horror film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, starring Craig Stevens, Elisabeth Fraser and Julie Bishop.

Contents

The film depicts a series of murders performed by a former patient of an insane asylum.

Plot

John Channing is an escapee from an insane asylum. In her efforts to protect her brother from the authorities, John's sister Lorinda opens the door for a series of grisly murders. Peter Thorne and Mary Winfield try to stop John before he kills again. [1]

Cast

Home video

In 2010, the film was released as by Warner Archive as part of the six-film DVD-R collection Warner Bros. Horror/Mystery Double Features. [2]

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References

  1. "The Hidden Hand (1942) - Ben Stoloff, Benjamin Stoloff | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie".
  2. "Warner Horror Mystery Double Features". DVD Beaver. Retrieved August 15, 2019.