The Hidden Master (1940)
Overview
Shows how important luck can be in a person's life.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.717 |
Directed By
Sammy Lee
TOP CAST
John Nesbitt
Self - Narrator (voice)
Peter Cushing
Robert Clive of India
Dorothy Granger
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Louis Jean Heydt
Harry Jones (uncredited)
Richard Nichols
Harry Jones' Son (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan
Dr. William Roentgen (uncredited)
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