Movie Description
The Witching Hour
(1934)Overview
Jack Brookfield, a gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, is able to win at cards through his unique gift. But when he inadvertently hypnotizes young Clay Thorne, Thorne kills an enemy of Brookfield's while under a trance. No one believes Brookfield's protestations that Thorne is innocent of any murderous intent, so Brookfield teams up with retired lawyer Martin Prentice in hopes of saving the young man from the gallows.
Featured Crew
Cast
Judge Martin Prentice
Jack Brookfield
Jury Foreman
Nancy Brookfield
Clay Thorne
Mrs. Helen Thorne
Lew Ellinger
Frank Hardmuth
District Attorney Robinson
Police Chief
Margaret Price
Dr. von Strohn
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Facts
Original TitleThe Witching Hour
Status Released
Release Information
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1934-04-26
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 09m
Production CompaniesParamount Pictures
Genres
- Mystery
- Drama
