

The Crime of the Century
1933 · Movie · 1h 14m · NR
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"He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century"
Overview
Driven to desperation by his young and extravagant wife, alienist Dr. Emil Brandt has arranged a perfect crime; now he begs the police to lock him up before he can commit it.
Ratings
IMDb
6.6/10
Key crew
- William BeaudineDirector
- Brian MarlowScreenplay
- Florence RyersonScreenplay
Cast
- Jean HersholtDr. Emil Brandt
- Wynne GibsonMrs. Frieda Brandt
- Stuart ErwinDan McKee
- Frances DeeDoris Brandt
- Gordon WestcottGilbert Reid
- Robert ElliottCaptain Tim Riley
- David LandauLieutenant Frank Martin
- William JanneyJames Brandt
- Bodil RosingHilda Ericson
- Torben MeyerEric Ericson
- Samuel S. HindsPhilip Ames
- Eddie BakerDetective (uncredited)
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Themes
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