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  • The Witching Hour (1934)
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    64 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
The Witching Hour (1934)
Passed
64 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

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 ...See moreJack 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. Written by Jim Beaver See less
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Director
Writers
Augustus Thomas (play) (as Augustus E. Thomas) | Salisbury Field | Anthony Veiller
Cinematographer
Ben F. Reynolds (as Ben Reynolds)
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Updated Apr 26, 1934

Release date
Apr 26, 1934 (United States)

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Cast

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25 cast members
Name Known for
Guy Standing
Judge Martin Prentice (as Sir Guy Standing) Judge Martin Prentice (as Sir Guy Standing)   See fewer
John Halliday
Jack Brookfield Jack Brookfield   See fewer
Judith Allen
Nancy Brookfield Nancy Brookfield   See fewer
Tom Brown
Clay Thorne Clay Thorne   See fewer
Olive Tell
Mrs. Helen Thorne Mrs. Helen Thorne   See fewer
William Frawley
Jury Foreman Jury Foreman   See fewer
Richard Carle
Lew Ellinger Lew Ellinger   See fewer
Ralf Harolde
Frank Hardmuth Frank Hardmuth   See fewer
Purnell Pratt
District Attorney Robinson District Attorney Robinson   See fewer
Frank Sheridan
Police Chief Police Chief   See fewer
Gertrude Michael
Margaret Price Margaret Price   See fewer
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Dr. von Strohn Dr. von Strohn   See fewer
Phil Dunham
Court Clerk (uncredited) Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Ernest Hilliard
First Lawyer (uncredited) First Lawyer (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Stuart Hull
Second Lawyer (uncredited) Second Lawyer (uncredited)   See fewer
Selmer Jackson
Henry Walthall (uncredited) Henry Walthall (uncredited)   See fewer
Howard Lang
Judge (uncredited) Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
John Larkin
Clarence - Brookfield's Butler (uncredited) Clarence - Brookfield's Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Littlefield
Ambrose (uncredited) Ambrose (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert McKenzie
Juror (uncredited) Juror (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Mower
Card Player (uncredited) Card Player (uncredited)   See fewer
George Reed
Train - Prentice's Butler (uncredited) Train - Prentice's Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
Oscar Smith
Butler at Card Game (uncredited) Butler at Card Game (uncredited)   See fewer
Guy Usher
Dick Wingate (uncredited) Dick Wingate (uncredited)   See fewer
George Webb
Assistant District Attorney (uncredited) Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
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