The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand

Apr 17, 1936

5h 5m

★ 4.8

In 15 Thunderbolt Chapters

Overview

15-Chapter Serial about a scientist that discovers a formula for making synthetic gold and the people that want it.

Genres

Mystery

Adventure

Production Companies

Weiss Brothers Artclass Pictures

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Cast

Craig Kennedy

Jack Mulhall

Walter Jameson

Rex Lease

Verna Gironda

Marion Shilling

Mrs. Paul Gironda

Mae Busch

Shirley McMillan

Ruth Mix

Gordon Gaunt

William Farnum

Denton

Bryant Washburn

Dr. Paul Gironda

Robert Frazer

Louis Bouchard

Gaston Glass

Montgomery

Mahlon Hamilton

Number Eight / Sailor Brawler

Yakima Canutt

Lawyer Cromwell

Joseph W. Girard

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