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The Hidden Eye

1945-08-31 · 69 min · ★ 7.9

Mystery

A perfumed message provides the only clue for a blind detective bent on clearing a man accused of murder.

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Directors
Richard Whorf
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldCapt. Duncan Maclain
Frances RaffertyFrances RaffertyJean Hampton
Ray CollinsRay CollinsPhillip Treadway
Paul LangtonPaul LangtonBarry Gifford
William PhillipsMarty Corbett
Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonInsp. Delaney (as Thomas Jackson)
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumFerris (henchman)
Robert LewisRobert LewisStormvig
Francis PierlotFrancis PierlotKossovsky
Sondra RodgersHelen Roberts
Theodore NewtonTheodore NewtonGibbs - Chauffeur
Jack LambertJack LambertLouie
Raymond LargayRaymond LargayArthur Hampton (as Ray Largay)
Leigh WhipperLeigh WhipperAlistair
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerBurton Lorrison
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsPolasky
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffWhitey
Bob PepperSgt. Kramer
Clyde FillmoreClyde FillmoreRodney Hampton
Audrey TotterAudrey TotterPerfume Sales Clerk

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