Sinister Hands (1932): Cast
Sinister Hands is a 1932 crime mystery film directed by Armand Schaefer, starring Jack Mulhall as Detective Herbert, Lloyd Ingraham and Mischa Auer. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 5m (65 min)
- Director
- Armand Schaefer
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Willis Kent Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sinister Hands About?
The premise of Sinister Hands without spoilers.
During a séance held in an elderly millionaire’s mansion, the host is brutally murdered. Detectives quickly learn that each participant at the gathering—fraudulent fortune‑tellers and others—had a clear motive to kill him, leading to a tangled investigation of greed and deception.
Sinister Hands Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- police captain
- fraud
- held at gunpoint
- false accusation
- swindler
- pre code film
- revenge seeker
- ex convict
- police detective
- fortune teller
- crystal ball
- seance
+1 more Show fewer
- murder
Sinister Hands Cast & Characters
Jack Mulhall leads the cast as Detective Herbert, with Lloyd Ingraham as John Frazer and Mischa Auer as Swami. Directed by Armand Schaefer; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Armand Schaefer
- Jack Mulhall as Detective Herbert
- Lloyd Ingraham as John Frazer
- Mischa Auer as Swami
- Louis Natheaux as Nick Genna
Also Starring in Sinister Hands
· 5 more- Henry Hall Police Chief
- Crauford Kent Judge
- James P. Burtis Detective Watson
- Gertrude Messinger Betty Lange
- Phyllis Barrington Ruth Frazer
More from Armand Schaefer
More films directed by Armand Schaefer: Desert Command, The Lost Jungle, The Three Musketeers and The Galloping Ghost.
Seen Sinister Hands?
Movies Like Sinister Hands
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sinister, The Sinister Monk and Dark and Stormy Night.
Sinister Hands FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sinister Hands, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sinister Hands?
Sinister Hands runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
When was Sinister Hands released?
Sinister Hands was released on February 21, 1932.
Who directed Sinister Hands?
Sinister Hands was directed by Armand Schaefer.
More films by Armand Schaefer Who is in the cast of Sinister Hands?
Sinister Hands stars Jack Mulhall as Detective Herbert, Lloyd Ingraham as John Frazer and Mischa Auer as Swami, among 9 credited actors.
Does Sinister Hands have a post-credit scene?
No. Sinister Hands has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
