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The 13th Chair

1937-05-07 · 66 min · ★ 6.5

Mystery

A phony psychic tries to solve a murder that took place during her seance.

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Directors
George B. Seitz
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

May WhittyMay WhittyMrs O'Neill aka Madame Rosalie la Grange
Madge EvansMadge EvansHelen "Nell" O'Neill
Lewis StoneLewis StoneInspector Marney
Elissa LandiElissa LandiHelen Trent
Thomas BeckThomas BeckDick Crosby
Henry DaniellHenry DaniellJohn Wales
Janet BeecherJanet BeecherLady Alicia Crosby
Ralph ForbesRalph ForbesMajor Lionel Trent
Holmes HerbertHolmes HerbertGovernor Sir Roscoe Crosby
Heather ThatcherHeather ThatcherMary Eastwood
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeDr Mason
Robert CooteRobert CooteStanby
Elsa BuchananGrace Stanby
Lal Chand MehraLal Chand MehraProfessor Feringeea
Neil FitzgeraldConstable
Louis VincenotChotee
Matthew BoultonMatthew BoultonGrimshaw (uncredited)

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