The Hidden Hand

Nov 7, 1942

1h 6m

★ 6.5

HORRORS AND HOWLS!

Overview

Eccentric wealthy old woman Lorinda Channing uses her insane brother, John Channing, to help her frighten their greedy relatives after her money.

Genres

Comedy

Horror

Mystery

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

Peter Thorne

Craig Stevens

Mary Winfield

Elisabeth Fraser

Rita Channing

Julie Bishop

Eustis, the chauffeur

Willie Best

Dr. Lawrence Channing

Frank Wilcox

Lorinda Channing

Cecil Cunningham

Estelle Channing

Ruth Ford

John Channing

Milton Parsons

Walter Channing

Roland Drew

Horace Channing

Tom Stevenson

Nurse Eleanor Stevens

Marian Hall

Hattie

Inez Gay

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