The Mind Reader (1933)
Overview
Con-man Chandler and his partner Frank decide to start a clairvoyant act. Chandler falls for Sylvia, one of their marks, but their relationship is challenged when his deception impacts others' lives and Sylvia urges him to reform.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.379 |
Directed By
Roy Del Ruth
Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Wilson Mizner
Robert Lord
Sol Polito
Robert M. Haas
Bernhard Kaun
James Gibbon
Hal B. Wallis
Orry-Kelly
Vivian Cosby
Leo F. Forbstein
TOP CAST
Warren William
Chandra
Constance Cummings
Sylvia
Allen Jenkins
Frank
Natalie Moorhead
Mrs. Austin
Mayo Methot
Jenny
Clarence Muse
Sam
Earle Foxe
Don
Irving Bacon
Reporter (uncredited)
Clara Blandick
Auntie (uncredited)
George Chandler
Reporter (uncredited)
Robert Greig
Swami (uncredited)
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Black Man - Shill at Hair Tonic (uncredited)
Eddy Waller
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Kathrin Clare Ward
New York City Tenement Resident (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Gossip in Phone Montage (uncredited)
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