The Crime of the Century
He Couldn't Stop Himself from Committing the Crime of the Century
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
74 min
Release Date
1933-02-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
6.3
Jean Hersholt
Dr. Emil Brandt
Wynne Gibson
Mrs. Frieda Brandt
Stuart Erwin
Dan McKee
Frances Dee
Doris Brandt
Gordon Westcott
Gilbert Reid
Robert Elliott
Captain Tim Riley
David Landau
Lieutenant Frank Martin
William Janney
James Brandt
Bodil Rosing
Hilda Ericson
Torben Meyer
Eric Ericson
Samuel S. Hinds
Philip Ames
Eddie Baker
Detective (uncredited)
Marion Byron
Bridge Player (uncredited)
Harry Depp
Police Stenographer (uncredited)
Arthur Hohl
Announcer (uncredited)
Isabel Jewell
Bridge Player (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
Police Guard (uncredited)
Pat McKee
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Harry Strang
Man at Police Station (uncredited)
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