

The Kiss Before the Mirror
1933-05-04 · 69 min · ★ 5.6
When a famous doctor kills his adulterous wife, he is defended by his best friend, an attorney who suspects that his own wife is having an affair.
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- Directors
- James Whale
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nancy CarrollMaria Held
Frank MorganPaul Held
Paul LukasWalter Bernsdorf
Gloria StuartLucy Bernsdorf
Jean DixonHilda Frey
Donald CookMaria's Lover
Charley GrapewinSchultz
Walter PidgeonLucy's Lover
Wallis ClarkPublic Prosecutor
May BoleyBusybody in Courtroom
Christian RubMan on the Wrong Floor
Reginald MasonJudge
Robert AdairCourtroom Officer (uncredited)
Ernie AdamsMan Seeking a Light (uncredited)
Ted BillingsCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Julie CarterLiesl the Maid (uncredited)
Clay ClementReporter at Trial (uncredited)
Richard CramerBill - a murderer (uncredited)
Mary GordonScrubwoman (uncredited)
Colin KennyCourt Clerk (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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