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  • The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand (II) (1936)
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    74 min | Crime, Drama
The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand (II) (1936)
Approved
74 min | Crime, Drama

Doctor Paul Gironda announces he has discovered a formula for the manufacture of synthetic gold. The International Research Foundation agrees to financially help him develop his formula. Just before the Board of Directors arrive at ...See moreDoctor Paul Gironda announces he has discovered a formula for the manufacture of synthetic gold. The International Research Foundation agrees to financially help him develop his formula. Just before the Board of Directors arrive at Gironda's laboratory to witness his achievement, he is heard screaming, and mysteriously disappears before help arrives. Newspaper reporter Walter Jameson, who is engaged to Gironda's daughter Verna, calls in investigator Craig Kennedy. Kennedy and Jameson face many perils and cliffhangers. When Gironda's kidnappers use television to show Gironda is still alive, the unseen "Clutching Hand" orders Kennedy to quit the case. The latter finally finds Gironda a prisoner aboard the freight ship, "The Nellie B",and rescues him. He instructs Jameson to return Gironda to his home, but Jameson's car is overtaken by agents of "The Clutching Hand" and the doctor is once again kidnapped. Near the end, Kennedy convenes the IRF board of directors and various other people, and exposes "The Clutching Hand". Written by Les Adams See less
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Arthur B. Reeve (based on novel) | George M. Merrick (adaptation) | Eddie Granemann (adaptation) (as Eddy Graneman) | Leon D'Usseau (screenplay) | Dallas M. Fitzgerald (screenplay) (as Dallas Fitzgerald)
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Apr 18, 1936 (United States)

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46 cast members
Name Known for
Jack Mulhall
Craig Kennedy (archive footage) Craig Kennedy (archive footage)   See fewer
Rex Lease
Walter Jameson (archive footage) Walter Jameson (archive footage)   See fewer
Marion Shilling
Verna Gironda (archive footage) Verna Gironda (archive footage)   See fewer
Mae Busch
Mrs. Paul Gironda (archive footage) Mrs. Paul Gironda (archive footage)   See fewer
Ruth Mix
Shirley McMillan (archive footage) Shirley McMillan (archive footage)   See fewer
William Farnum
Insp. Gordon Gaunt (archive footage) Insp. Gordon Gaunt (archive footage)   See fewer
Robert Frazer
Prof. Paul Gironda (archive footage) Prof. Paul Gironda (archive footage)   See fewer
Robert Walker
Joe Mitchell (archive footage) Joe Mitchell (archive footage)   See fewer
Jon Hall
Frank Hobart (archive footage) (as Charles Locher) Frank Hobart (archive footage) (as Charles Locher)   See fewer
Gaston Glass
Dr. Louis Bouchard (archive footage) Dr. Louis Bouchard (archive footage)   See fewer
Bryant Washburn
Dr. Denton (archive footage) Dr. Denton (archive footage)   See fewer
Franklyn Farnum
Nicky, (archive footage) Nicky, (archive footage)   See fewer
Mahlon Hamilton
Montgomery (archive footage) Montgomery (archive footage)   See fewer
Gordon Griffith
Blackie Humphries / Hamik (archive footage) (as Gordon S. Griffith) Blackie Humphries / Hamik (archive footage) (as Gordon S. Griffith)   See fewer
Frank Leigh
Wickham - the Gironda Butler (archive footage) Wickham - the Gironda Butler (archive footage)   See fewer
Henry Hall
Prison Warden (archive footage) Prison Warden (archive footage)   See fewer
Yakima Canutt
Number 8 (archive footage) Number 8 (archive footage)   See fewer
Joseph W. Girard
Cromwell (archive footage) (as Joe Girard) Cromwell (archive footage) (as Joe Girard)   See fewer
Bob Kortman
Spike Harvey (archive footage) Spike Harvey (archive footage)   See fewer
George Morrell
Jenkins - the Kennedy Butler (archive footage) Jenkins - the Kennedy Butler (archive footage)   See fewer
Milburn Morante
Marty (archive footage) Marty (archive footage)   See fewer
Richard Alexander
Olaf (archive footage) (uncredited) Olaf (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Eugene Burr
Board Director (archive footage) (uncredited) Board Director (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Roy Cardona
Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited) Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
William Desmond
Bartender Steve (archive footage) (uncredited) Bartender Steve (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Earl Douglas
Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited) Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
John Elliott
Arthur J. White (archive footage) (uncredited) Arthur J. White (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Knute Erickson
Captain Hansen (archive footage) (uncredited) Captain Hansen (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Art Felix
Sailor (archive footage) (uncredited) Sailor (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Olin Francis
Prison Guard Riley (archive footage) (uncredited) Prison Guard Riley (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Ethel Grove
Margaret - the Maid (archive footage) (uncredited) Margaret - the Maid (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Art Howard
Board Director (archive footage) (uncredited) Board Director (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Reed Howes
Sullivan (archive footage) (uncredited) Sullivan (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
John Ince
Police Officer Regan (archive footage) (uncredited) Police Officer Regan (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom London
Angry Gambling Sailor (archive footage) (uncredited) Angry Gambling Sailor (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Carl Mathews
Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited) Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Bull Montana
Sailor Slug (archive footage) (uncredited) Sailor Slug (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Artemus Nigolian
Maid (archive footage) (uncredited) Maid (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Parker
Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited) Henchman (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Gil Patric
Board Director (archive footage) (uncredited) Board Director (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Pascale Perry
Policeman (archive footage) (uncredited) Policeman (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
'Snub' Pollard
Waiter Snub (archive footage) (uncredited) Waiter Snub (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Russell
Prison Trusty (archive footage) (uncredited) Prison Trusty (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Vera Steadman
Miss Dillon (archive footage) (uncredited) Miss Dillon (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Slim Whitaker
Sailor (archive footage) (uncredited) Sailor (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Roger Williams
A. J. Gallagher (archive footage) (uncredited) A. J. Gallagher (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
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