The Crime of the Century

Name: The Crime of the Century
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Released: 1933-02-18
Duration: 1 h 14 min
Cast: Jean Hersholt, Wynne Gibson, Stuart Erwin, Frances Dee

1933 · 1h 14m · Crime, Mystery · United States of America

He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century

Driven to desperation by his young and extravagant wife, alienist Dr. Emil Brandt has arranged a perfect crime; now he begs the police to lock him up before he can commit it.

Directed by

William Beaudine

Written by

Florence Ryerson, Brian Marlow

Starring

Jean Hersholt, Wynne Gibson, Stuart Erwin, Frances Dee

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