Plot
A diabolical hypnotist huckster is accused of casting spells on the minds of his female patients. [4] Eventually a woman and her fiance exact their revenge on him. [5]
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| The Love Captive | |
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| Directed by | Max Marcin |
| Screenplay by | Karen DeWolf Max Marcin (play) |
| Produced by | Carl Laemmle, Jr. |
| Starring | Gloria Stuart Nils Asther Paul Kelly Alan Dinehart Renee Gadd Russ Brown |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Warrenton |
| Edited by | Ted J. Kent |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Love Captive is a 1934 American drama film directed by Max Marcin and written by Karen DeWolf, adapted from Marcin's play of the same name. The film stars Gloria Stuart, Nils Asther, Paul Kelly, Alan Dinehart, Renee Gadd, and Russ Brown. The film was released on June 7, 1934, by Universal Pictures. [1] [2] [3]
A diabolical hypnotist huckster is accused of casting spells on the minds of his female patients. [4] Eventually a woman and her fiance exact their revenge on him. [5]
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