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Seven Keys to Baldpate
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Seven Keys to Baldpate

1929-12-25 · 73 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Mystery · Thriller

A writer rents what he believes is a deserted lodge in order to complete his novel. But then six other people show up one-by-one, each for reasons of their own.

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Directors
Reginald Barker
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard DixRichard DixWilliam Magee
Miriam SeegarMiriam SeegarMary Norton
Margaret LivingstonMargaret LivingstonMyra Thornhill
Lucien LittlefieldLucien LittlefieldThomas Hayden
Joseph Allen Sr.Peters
DeWitt JenningsDeWitt JenningsJim Cargan
Nella WalkerNella WalkerIrene Rhodes
Carleton MacyChief Kennedy
Alan RoscoeAlan RoscoeBland
Crauford KentCrauford KentHal Bentley
Harvey ClarkHarvey ClarkElijah Quimby
Edith YorkeEdith YorkeMrs. Quimby

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