

The Hidden Hand
1942-11-07 · 66 min · ★ 6.7
Eccentric wealthy old woman Lorinda Channing uses her insane brother, John Channing, to help her frighten their greedy relatives after her money.
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- Directors
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Craig StevensPeter Thorne
Elisabeth FraserMary Winfield
Julie BishopRita Channing
Willie BestEustis, the chauffeur
Frank WilcoxDr. Lawrence Channing
Cecil CunninghamLorinda Channing
Ruth FordEstelle Channing
Milton ParsonsJohn Channing
Roland DrewWalter Channing
Kam TongMallo
Monte BlueMatthews, the undertaker (uncredited)
Wade BotelerSheriff Selby (uncredited)
Glen CavenderDetective (uncredited)
George GuhlDeputy Sheriff Mike Mullins (uncredited)
Creighton HaleThe Coroner (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesJudson, the butler (uncredited)
Jack MowerThe Warden (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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