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Pillow of Death

1945-12-14 · 66 min · ★ 6.6

Horror · Mystery · Crime

Attorney Wayne Fletcher and his secretary have an affair. When Wayne's wife is found smothered to death, he becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigate the murder, a psychic with questionable motives tries to contact the deceased woman. Soon, Wayne begins seeing visions of his dead wife, and other people involved with the case begin to be killed, one by one.

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Directors
Wallace Fox
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Wayne Fletcher
Brenda JoyceBrenda JoyceDonna Kincaid
J. Edward BrombergJ. Edward BrombergJulian Julian
Rosalind IvanRosalind IvanAmelia Kincaid
Clara BlandickClara BlandickBelle Kincaid
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandSamuel 'Sam' Kincaid
Wilton GraffWilton GraffPolice Captain McCracken
Bernard ThomasBruce Malone
Fern EmmettFern Emmett
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonald
Lee PhelpsLee Phelps
Harry StrangHarry Strang

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