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Behind That Curtain
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Behind That Curtain

1929-06-30 · 91 min · ★ 4.2

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

Sir George hires Hillary Gatt to find out more about Eric who wants to marry Lois. Gatt is murdered and the couple, married, run off to India. Old friend John Beetham sympathizes with the bride who sees that her hubby is a liar and drunk.

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Directors
Irving Cummings
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Warner BaxterWarner BaxterCol. John Beetham
Lois MoranLois MoranEve Mannering Durand
E.L. ParkE.L. ParkPolice Insp. Charlie Chan
Boris KarloffBoris KarloffBeetham's Manservent
Gilbert EmeryGilbert EmerySir Frederick Bruce
Claude KingClaude KingSir George Mannering
Philip StrangePhilip StrangeEric Durand
Jamiel HassonSahib Hana
Peter GawthroneBritish Police Inspector
John RogersAlf Pornick
Mercedes De ValascoNuna
Edgar NortonEdgar NortonGalt

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