The Mind Reader

The Mind Reader
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Roy Del Ruth
Screenplay by	Robert Lord Wilson Mizner
Based on	a play by Vivian Cosby
Produced by	Hal B. Wallis
Starring	Warren William Constance Cummings Allen Jenkins Natalie Moorhead Mayo Methot Clarence Muse
Cinematography	Sol Polito
Edited by	James Gibbon
Music by	Bernhard Kaun
Production company	First National Pictures
Distributed by	Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.
Release date	April 1, 1933 (1933-04-01)
Running time	70 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Mind Reader is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth and written by Robert Lord and Wilson Mizner. The film stars Warren William, Constance Cummings, Allen Jenkins, Natalie Moorhead, Mayo Methot and Clarence Muse. The film was released by Warner Bros. on April 1, 1933. ^{[1] [2]} The film was based on a play by Vivian Crosby.

Plot

Following carnivals and performing small cons with his pals Frank (Allen Jenkins) and Sam (Clarence Muse), Chandra (Warren William) decides to have a go at a fake psychic scam, posing as a clairvoyant who can read minds and find lost items. Life becomes complicated when he falls in love with Sylvia (Constance Cummings), the niece of one of his marks, who believes his power to be real. The two marry, and Chandra tries to keep the truth from his bride, but a tragedy reveals his dishonesty.

Cast

• Warren William as Chandra
• Constance Cummings as Sylvia
• Allen Jenkins as Frank
• Natalie Moorhead as Mrs. Austin
• Mayo Methot as Jenny
• Clarence Muse as Sam
• Earle Foxe as Don
• George Chandler as Reporter
• Wilson Benge as the bearded tooth pulling victim

References

1. The Mind Reader at the TCM Movie Database
2. Hall, Mordaunt (April 7, 1933). "Clairvoyant Racket Shown". The New York Times . Retrieved 2015-08-11.

External links

• The Mind Reader at IMDb
• The Mind Reader at the TCM Movie Database